OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A53
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $555 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 217g).
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $555
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A53, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A53 — 26/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (64/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 79 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $450 |
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 458.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $105. Samsung Galaxy A53 was $105 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (93/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for everyday use.