OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $223 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 749,006).
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 749006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $223 vs $250
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 749006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | $250 |
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $27. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite was $27 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.