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 — 50/100 vs 41/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO A6 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 476,175); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO A6
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes OPPO A6 better?
- 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 1396
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO A6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 9 points higher (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 leads (60/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OPPO A6 — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100; 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 A26 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (52/100 vs 34/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO A6 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2710 | |
| 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 | 1000 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 |
Camera comparison
OPPO A6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
OPPO A6
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO A6 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads OPPO A6 by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $81. OPPO A6 was $81 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (52/100 vs 34/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO A6 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the OPPO A6 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO A6 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OPPO A6 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the OPPO A6 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the OPPO A6 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (79/100 vs 55/100).