OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G

₹25,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

₹24,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 1200-AISamsung Exynos 1380
Display6.43", AMOLED, 90 Hz6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+8MP+2MP/32MP50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP
Battery4500 mAh5000 mAh
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Multimedia and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsGray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green Wood, Pac-Man EditionAwesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White
LaunchJuly 22, 2021March 24, 2025
AvailabilityJuly 28, 2021March 24, 2025
Launch Price₹27,999₹24,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+SDR
Size6.43 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch410 ppi385 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness650 nits1000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Weight189 grams200 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus+
BackGlassGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingNo RatingNo Rating
SpeakerStereo SpeakersMono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekSamsung
Chipset NameDimensity 1200-AIExynos 1380
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUARM G77 MC9Mali-G68 MP5
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOxygenOSOne UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year6 year

Main Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord 2 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepthMacro
FeaturesDual LED Flash, HDR, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationEIS
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, 720p@30/60fps1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord 2 5G

Front Camera Resolution32 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAuto HDR, Face UnlockFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:OnePlus Nord 2 5G

Capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Charging Speed65 w25 w
Wireless Charging

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMAGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:OnePlus Nord 2 5G

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.25.3
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavICBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCYesNo
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Side Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
AI FeaturesGalaxy AI