OPPO A6 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The OPPO A6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $169 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 51/100 vs 40/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO A6 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,006 vs 467,392); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
OPPO A6
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $250
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749006 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 1396
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the OPPO A6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 11 points higher (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 leads (60/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OPPO A6 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OPPO A6 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (63/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | OPPO A6 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 749006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1570x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ColorOS 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1125 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.5×8.6 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $250 |
OPPO A6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
OPPO A6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1570x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO A6
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO A6 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads OPPO A6 by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $81. OPPO A6 was $81 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (53/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the OPPO A6 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (60/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the OPPO A6 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the OPPO A6 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO A6 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OPPO A6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the OPPO A6 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (53/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the OPPO A6 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OPPO A6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.