OnePlus Ace 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $399 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Samsung Galaxy A40
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A40 better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $399
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 12/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A40 — 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $250 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1192.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (79/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.