OnePlus Ace 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $399 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 4000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 213g).
OnePlus Ace 6
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $399 vs $799
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 213g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3391399 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $399 | $799 |
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 18.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. OnePlus Ace 6 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (79/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (97/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.