Oppo A31 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Oppo A31 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A31 doesn't; the Oppo A31 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A31
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Oppo A31 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 214g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A31 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A31 (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A31 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A31 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A31
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo A31
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A31
- 4230 mAh
- 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 Oppo A31 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Oppo A31 by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A31 (61/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A31 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A31 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A31 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Oppo A31 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A31 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A31 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A31 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.