OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,400 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.82 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 220 g | 193 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: OnePlus 12 is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~510 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | ProXDR Display, Nature Tone Display, Eye Comfort, Bedtime Mode, Image Sharpener, Video Color Enhancer | — |
Platform
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International) | Android 17, One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | — |
Memory
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS 4.0 | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-808 sensor); 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom (OmniVision OV64B sensor); 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX581 sensor) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Master Mode, ProXDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama, 30X SpaceZoom, ProVisual Engine |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm (Sony IMX615 sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 100W wired (International, 1-100% in 26 min), 80W wired (USA, 1-100% in 30 min), 50W wireless (1-100% in 55 min), 10W reverse wireless | 45W wired (Super Fast Charging 2.0), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless (Wireless PowerShare) |
Body
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 3.02 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) | 193 g (6.8 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black | — |
| Durability | IP65 dust/water resistant | — |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Port | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Launch
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 5, 2023 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Released January 23, 2024 (Global) | Available. Released 2026, September 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 12 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
OnePlus 12 — 5,400 mAh for the OnePlus 12 versus 4,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 12 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 220 g for the OnePlus 12 versus 193 g for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Which is newer, OnePlus 12 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — Jan 2024 for the OnePlus 12 versus Sep 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Is the OnePlus 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 12 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 8/10.