OnePlus 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Compare OnePlus 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 48MP vs…
OnePlus
10 Pro
$899
9categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1,299
10categories won
3 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 10 Pro takes the overall win
The OnePlus 10 Pro claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 10 Pro. Choose the 10 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
10 Pro wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 80W fast charging.
10 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
10 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
10 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 10 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216Winner | 1440 x 3120 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppiWinner | 498 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 2400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 10 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 2,400,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 8900 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 10 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3.3x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 10 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | 10 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, Gorilla Glass 5 back, aluminum frame, ceramic camera plate | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | 10 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 10 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $899Winner | $1,299 |
OnePlus 10 Pro
The OnePlus 10 Pro championed flagship photography and charging speed with 2nd-generation Hasselblad color calibration, an ultra-wide 150° camera, QHD+ LTPO2 120Hz display, and 50W wireless SuperVOOC.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch flagship built for power users and creators. Priced at $1299, it pairs a heavily upgraded Snapdragon processor and 60W charging with a versatile quad-camera array and the signature built-in S Pen stylus.
- Display
- 6.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh