OnePlus 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB
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| Feature | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 81,000 – KSh 87,500 | KSh 86,000.00 |
| Display | 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED | 6.7 inches: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB, 24GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Battery | Li-Po 5400 mAh | Li-Ion 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 26 min (International); 80W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 30 min (USA); 50W wireless, 100% in 55 min; 10W reverse wireless | 45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates, OxygenOS 16 (International), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
| Model | OnePlus 12 | Galaxy S26 FE |
| Announced | 2023, December 05 | 2026, August 27 |
Design
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 3.03 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
Display
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED | 6.7 inches: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
Performance
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | 10-core (1x3.3GHz Cortex-X925 & 2x2.74GHz Cortex-A725 & 5x2.36GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 950 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB, 24GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | Hasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
| Rear camera video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Po 5400 mAh | Li-Ion 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 26 min (International); 80W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 30 min (USA); 50W wireless, 100% in 55 min; 10W reverse wireless | 45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless |
Software
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates, OxygenOS 16 (International), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
Network
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
Connectivity
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | — | No |
Durability
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Silver (Glacial White) | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
Audio
| Specification | OnePlus 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers; 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |



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