OnePlus Ace 6T vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $320 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6T has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 3,047,634); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6T
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes OnePlus Ace 6T better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $799
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 3047634
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2833
- Lighter: 162g vs 211g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6T vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (77/100 vs 31/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6T — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100; 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 and the OnePlus Ace 6T are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (89/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6T | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3047634 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6T and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads OnePlus Ace 6T by 3.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. OnePlus Ace 6T was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the OnePlus Ace 6T are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (77/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (89/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the OnePlus Ace 6T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6T and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus Ace 6T has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6T over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.