Oppo A31 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Oppo A31 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A31 has the bigger battery (4230 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A31 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A31
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Oppo A31 better?
- Bigger battery: 4230 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 828
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 180g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A31 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A31 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Oppo A31 (89/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A31 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A31
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo A31
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A31
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A31 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Oppo A31 by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A31
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (89/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A31 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Oppo A31 (89/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A31 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A31 by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A31 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo A31 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A31 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A31 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A31 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.