OnePlus Nord 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $316 and $1230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,849,271).
OnePlus Nord 5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $316 vs $1230
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1849271
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4817
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1849271 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4817 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $316 | $1230 |
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $914. OnePlus Nord 5 is cheaper by $914.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.