OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $223 and $1230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 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 956,756); the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $223 vs $1230
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $223 | $1230 |
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 CE 6 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1007. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is cheaper by $1007.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.