OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

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OnePlus Nord CE5

₹24,499

Lowest price since launch

75

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

₹20,990

Was ₹19,249 2 month(s) ago

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 8350 ApexSamsung Exynos 1380
Display6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz6.65", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery7100mAh, 80W5000mAh, 25W
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB

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Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main CameraDesign and Build Quality

General

ColorsBlack Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus BlueAwesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White
LaunchJuly 08, 2025March 24, 2025
AvailabilityJuly 12, 2025March 24, 2025
Launch CountryIndiaIndia
Launch Price₹24,999₹24,999

Display

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.77 inches6.65 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2392 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.9:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch387 ppi385 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1430 nits1200 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Weight199 grams200 grams
Front-Gorilla Glass Victus+
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerMono SpeakerMono Speaker
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Processor

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Chipset BrandMediaTekSamsung
Chipset NameDimensity 8350 ApexExynos 1380
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali G615-MC6Mali-G68 MP5

Main Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesDual View, HIGH-RES, Night mode, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow-Mo, Time LapseHDR, Night mode, OIS, Portrait mode
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationEIS
Video120fps Slo-mo, gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode, Time-lapse Videogyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOxygenOSOne UI
OS Updates(Years)4 year(s)6 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Assistant, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Translation, AI VoiceScribeAI Camera, AI Image Enhancer, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Google Gemini

Selfie Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Front Camera Resolution16 MP13 MP
FeaturesFace unlock, Filters, Fixed Focus, HDR Photos, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time LapseAuto HDR, Filters, Portrait Mode
Video1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Capacity7100 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed80 W25 W

Memory

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.45.3
PositioningA-GNSS, BDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSSBeidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Side Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor

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