OnePlus Ace 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $399 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 3,332,530).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3332530
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 61/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OnePlus Ace 6 by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. OnePlus Ace 6 was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (79/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 6 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.