OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The OnePlus Nord N20 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 30/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 200,794); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 40 points (70/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Performance 15
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability 67
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes OnePlus Nord N20 SE better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Lighter: 187g vs 190g

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 200794
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 843
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 40 points higher (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).

OnePlus Nord N20 SE: The OnePlus Nord N20 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord N20 SE Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Helio G35 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 200794 3161830
Geekbench Single 300 2900
Geekbench Multi 843 9200
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1612 3120x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×75.0×8.0 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 187 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord N20 SE MediaTek Helio G35
30/100
200794 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +93.6%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (91/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 40 points (70/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The OnePlus Nord N20 SE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N20 SE over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The OnePlus Nord N20 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.