OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 671,241).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2423
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 173g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.2×7.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (89/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (77/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.