OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
28.9Performance82.4
57.3Display66
29Camera47.3
71.3Battery71.7
73.3Features94.7
4 spec wins — OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 47.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) and features (+21). OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite 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 CE6 Lite
- 43% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 160% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LCD | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 516 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,600 nits+160% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 %+1% | 90.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,393Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,515Top 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 CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+43% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.3 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 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 CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OxygenOS 16) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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