OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $555 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 4900); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 3,161,126); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 3161126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 54/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (72/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $444. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra was $444 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (82/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (72/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.