OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $223 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 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 (3,463,142 vs 922,227).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $223 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 922227
- 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE6 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 CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 61/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 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 CE6 Lite (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 922227 | 3463142 | |
| 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 | 208 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 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
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 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
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1076. OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite was $1076 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 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 CE6 Lite (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE6 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 CE6 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 CE6 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.