Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs OnePlus 16 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and OnePlus 16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and OnePlus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.6 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 2,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- against 450 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,272 px
OnePlus 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K
- against IP68
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,892,165 | 5,633,288 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,710 | 4,327 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,284 | 12,873 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core: 2×5.01 GHz Prime + 3×4.03 GHz Performance + 3×3.74 GHz Performance |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,744 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black, Silver, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 214 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 2 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 9,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 60 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits Best value | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 520 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Anti-reflective coating, Mohs Level 6, Stylus Support | Crystal Shield Glass, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Ultra HDR |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94, 5G NR n95, 5G NR n98 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, DLNA, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.28 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | — |
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