OnePlus Ace 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB
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| Feature | OnePlus Ace 5 |  Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 88,000.00 | KSh 86,000.00 |
| Display | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak); 6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 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 | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) | 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 | Si/C Li-Ion 6415 mAh | Li-Ion 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, 18W PD, 55% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min | 45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless |
| Weight | 206 g or 223 g (7.27 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
| Model | Ace 5 | Galaxy S26 FE |
| Announced | 2024, December 26 | 2026, August 27 |
Design
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm (6.37 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 3.03 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 206 g or 223 g (7.27 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Crystal Shield Glass), glass back (Crystal Shield Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
Display
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak); 6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Crystal Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
Performance
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 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 Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) | 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 | 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 6415 mAh | Li-Ion 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, 18W PD, 55% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min | 45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless |
Software
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
Network
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
Connectivity
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | 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) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | — | No |
Durability
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 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 Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Gray, White, Green | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
Audio
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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