Galaxy S26 Ultra vs OnePlus 13s

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

88.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

· 2025

OnePlus 13s

$699

88.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy OnePlus 13s:

✓29g lighter chassis (185g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$600 lower launch MSRP ($699 vs $1299)
✓Larger 5,850 mAh battery capacity (+850 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	OnePlus 13s
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.9"	6.32"
Resolution & Density	3120x1440 (501 ppi)	2640x1216 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,600 nits peak	1,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP2	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony LYT-700
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS	50 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	32 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm	150.8 x 71.7 x 8.2 mm
Weight	214 g	185 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP65
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,850 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	60W wired fast charging	80W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	6.0	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1299	$699

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus 13s edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus 13s ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:

Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (2 lens system)

When to buy OnePlus 13s:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.2 · Larger battery capacity: 5,850 mAh (+850 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S26 Ultra vs OnePlus 13s

Which phone is better: Galaxy S26 Ultra or OnePlus 13s?

OnePlus 13s leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to Galaxy S26 Ultra (88.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 88.2 and Larger battery capacity: 5,850 mAh (+850 mAh more).