Galaxy S26 Ultra vs OnePlus 16: Which One Should You Buy?
OnePlus 16 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 94.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
OnePlus 16
OnePlus 16 wins 4 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedOnePlus 169098
- CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra10092
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryOnePlus 168698
- DisplayOnePlus 169095
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueOnePlus 165585
- OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery9,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- OnePlus 16 charges faster100W vs 60W
- OnePlus 16 has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Galaxy S26 Ultra has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄OnePlus 16 wins — BeastScore 94.0/100
The OnePlus 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 60W). The Galaxy S26 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6).
Optical telephoto zoom (2 telephoto lenses)
Larger battery: 9,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 60W
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S26 Ultra or OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 60W). The Galaxy S26 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6). BeastScore: Galaxy S26 Ultra 88.2/100, OnePlus 16 94.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S26 Ultra and OnePlus 16?
Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. OnePlus 16 has a display and 9000 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy S26 Ultra and OnePlus 16 compare for speed?
Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 90/100 for performance; OnePlus 16 scores 98/100.
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