Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs OnePlus 16 5G
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |  OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 123,000 – KSh 175,000 | KSh 130,000.00 |
| Display | 6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.78 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB) | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64μm, 3.5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61μm, PDAF |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 7300 mAh |
| Charging | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless | 120W wired, 120W UFCS, 55W PPS, 36W PD, 36W QC 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Weight | 214 g (7.55 oz) | 211 g or 215 g (7.44 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | OnePlus |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 |
| Announced | 2026, February 25 | 2026, October 27 |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 161.4 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.35 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 214 g (7.55 oz) | 211 g or 215 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 7i or Crystal Shield Glass) or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| Stylus support | Built-in stylus (S Pen) | — |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.78 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) | 1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | DX anti-reflective coating; Privacy Display | Ultra HDR image support |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 840 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB) | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.X | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64μm, 3.5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61μm, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.64μm, AF |
| Rear camera features | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser focus, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, LUT preview |
| Rear camera video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision, LUT |
| Front camera features | HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, panorama |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 7300 mAh |
| Charging | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless | 120W wired, 120W UFCS, 55W PPS, 36W PD, 36W QC 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired Bypass charging |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Model-dependent SIM configurations: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| 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/6/7, dual or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | — |
| Infrared | — | Yes |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) Micro-Arc Oxidation frame treatment (Sand Storm color only) |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro (UAV-grade), compass, barometer (exc. China) |
| Desktop mode | Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX | — |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | OnePlus 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | High-bitrate audio support | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
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