OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $555 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 28/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $720
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 46 points higher (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 10/100). 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 S8 — 0/100; 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 S8 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (82/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $720 |
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 684.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $165. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra was $165 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (93/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (82/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 46 points (74/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (93/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use.