OnePlus Ace 6T vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $320 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6T has the bigger battery (8300 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 2,788,201).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6T
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Ace 6T better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2788201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6T vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (77/100 vs 61/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6T — 80/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6T | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2788201 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 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 6T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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 6T and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OnePlus Ace 6T by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $979. OnePlus Ace 6T was $979 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 6T — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6T has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6T over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.