OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $555 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 18/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $555
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 56 points higher (74/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (84/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $380 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $175. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $175 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (35/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (84/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 56 points (74/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (94/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.