OnePlus Turbo 6V vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus Turbo 6V (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Turbo 6V has the bigger battery (9000 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 1,041,898).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Turbo 6V
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Turbo 6V better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3168
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Turbo 6V vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6V leads (76/100 vs 61/100). Value score: OnePlus Turbo 6V — 74/100, 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 Turbo 6V (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6V is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6V (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Turbo 6V | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Turbo 6V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Turbo 6V
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Turbo 6V
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 Turbo 6V and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OnePlus Turbo 6V by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1069. OnePlus Turbo 6V was $1069 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6V (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6V is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6V (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Turbo 6V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Turbo 6V or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Turbo 6V by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Turbo 6V and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Turbo 6V has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Turbo 6V or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Turbo 6V or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Turbo 6V over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus Turbo 6V is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.