OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The OnePlus Nord N20 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $150 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 195,539); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
What makes OnePlus Nord N20 SE better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 187g vs 200g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $182

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 781
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

OnePlus Nord N20 SE: The OnePlus Nord N20 SE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord N20 SE Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor MediaTek Helio G35 Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 195539 749719
Geekbench Single 189 1008
Geekbench Multi 781 2758
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 163.8×75.0×8.0 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 187 g 200 g
Price $150 $182
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord N20 SE MediaTek Helio G35
26/100
195539 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
32/100 +73.9%
749719 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A26 leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
$150
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182

Price difference: $32. OnePlus Nord N20 SE is cheaper by $32.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (66/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus Nord N20 SE has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N20 SE over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus Nord N20 SE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.