OnePlus Nord 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $420 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6649
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads (69/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; 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 S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2314061 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $879. OnePlus Nord 6 was $879 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.