Oppo A35 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Oppo A35 (2021) 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 — 83/100 vs 23/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A35 doesn't; the Oppo A35 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 214g).
Oppo A35
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 177g vs 214g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4230 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Oppo A35 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 60 points higher (83/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A35 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (74/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Oppo A35 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3437807 | |
| 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 | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 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 10, ColorOS 7.2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Oppo A35
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Oppo A35
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A35
- 4230 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Oppo A35 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Oppo A35 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Oppo A35
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 (61/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A35 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A35 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A35 by 60 points (83/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A35 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Oppo A35 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A35 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 A35 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A35 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Oppo A35 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.