OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $250 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 749,719).
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher value score: 84/100 vs 54/100
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2545677 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $250 |
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 239.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.