OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A56

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $555 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 43/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,222,280); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 82
Design 28
Value for money 72
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance 13
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 42
Design 52
Value for money 86
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1222280
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1356
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3888
  • Bigger battery: 8600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $340 vs $555

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (76/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra: The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A56: The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Samsung Galaxy A56
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 3429868 1222280
Geekbench Single 3228 1356
Geekbench Multi 9553 3888
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2340
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP67
Dimensions 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm
Weight 217 g 198 g
Price $555 $340
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
53
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
  • 8600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500
66/100
3429868 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A56 Exynos 1580
43/100 -180.6%
1222280 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 180.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
$555
Samsung Galaxy A56
$340

Price difference: $215. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $215.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (76/100 vs 13/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (53/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (52/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.