OnePlus Nord CE4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
21.8Performance82.4
53.7Display66
42.6Camera47.3
69.1Battery71.7
52Features94.7
5 spec wins — OnePlus Nord CE412 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 44.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) and features (+43). OnePlus Nord CE4 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord CE4
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 12% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 52
- 298% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 2,891
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 516 ppi+31% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,600 nits+136% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 %+3% | 90.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,019Bottom 34% | 3,393+233%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,891Bottom 34% | 11,515+298%Top 2% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3 x+200% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+12% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+2% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.3 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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