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.
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $32. OnePlus Nord N20 SE is cheaper by $32.
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).
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.