OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $223 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 50/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $223 vs $250
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 208g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 5 points higher (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100; 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 OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 922227 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 2710 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | $250 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $27. OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite was $27 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (71/100 vs 44/100).