OnePlus Nord 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,542,660).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 56
Portability 61
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1542660
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4384
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).

OnePlus Nord 3: The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 3 Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1542660 3161830
Geekbench Single 1693 2900
Geekbench Multi 4384 9200
Display 6.7" Fluid AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1240x2772 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
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 8GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1450 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 193 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
60/100
1542660 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +51.2%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 3
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (91/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.