OnePlus Ace 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 7
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 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) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 7
- 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 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 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 7 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the OnePlus Ace 7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 7 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 7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 7 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.