Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Oppo Find X9 Pro
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher on the OH Rank (82 vs 79), winning 2 of 10 categories including Screen and Desktop Replacement. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1.6mm wider than Oppo Find X9 Pro. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the more recent release, from Mar 4, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
82
79
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
78.1mm (3.07in) · Mar 4, 2026 · Rank #3
13+8+15+12+15+5+4+0+5+5 = 82
SUPERIOR* TOP Screen* TOP Camera* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: Samsung is sticking to same choices they did last year: top processor, top screen and a tried and true camera setup. Battery remains the same – a disappointing 5000mAh Lithium unit that provides for (barely) a full day of heavy use. Like Apple, Samsung believes that it is better to fully deplete and fully charge the battery every single day (excellent sales numbers confirm that their customers feel the same). The S26U is still a great phone: top performance and screen (albeit with gimmicky "first phone with a privacy screen" tagline), great main and selfie cameras, industry leading OS update policy, extensive AI integration, DeX and a powerful stylus.
PROs
flagship build, excellent SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance, outstanding >1300nits >490ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and DX antireflective coating, great 200MP 24mm main + 10MP 67mm tele + 50MP 111mm periscope telephoto + 50MP ~13mm ultrawide (all with PDAF, only ultrawide lacks OIS), (Feb 2023 old) 12MP 26mm dual-Pixel PDAF selfie that still delivers great pics, above average video recording, stable and feature packed OS with 7 years of updates, rich AI offerings, industry best desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort and OTG and powerful integration of build in stylus
CONs
disappointing lack of innovation Samsung used to be known for, wider then last year, same 5000mAh battery with 24hr endurance (but slightly faster) sub-60min 60W (25W wireless) charging, no expandable storage and Apple-like effort to limit access to best (wearables, peripherals) features to users fully committed to Samsung ecosystem
Oppo Find X9 Pro
76.5mm (3.01in) · Oct 22, 2025 · Rank #11
13+13+11+12+15+5+5+0+5+0 = 79
SUPERIOR* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Software* TOP PHOTO/VIDEO
EDITORIAL: This is a meaningful upgrade of Find X8 Pro. Significantly bigger battery with record breaking endurance, finally an AF on the upgraded selfie, excellent 200MP periscope telephoto that replaced two 50MP zoom lenses and a new customizable action button. Unlike Vivo, Xiaomi and Honor, Oppo likes their phones to be wide. X9 has actually gone a millimeter shorter while staying 76mm wide for a more squarish screen ratio. The imaging performance is almost Ultra level with only some minor complaints.
PROs
flagship built, excellent Dimensity 9500 with UFS 4.1 performance, proper 48hr endurance from a huge 7500mAh Si tech battery with sub-70min 80W charging (50W wireless). bright >450ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with 2000Hz PWM Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certifications, IP69 protection. excellent imaging from a 50MP 23mm OIS main + 200MP 70mm OIS 3x periscope telephoto + 50MP 15mm ultrawide (all with multi-directional PDAF), great new 50MP 21mm PDAF selfie, great video recording, up to 5 years of OS updates of stable and AI-feature rich software
CONs
>220g heavy, sub-1200nits of screen brightness, no SDmemory slot, no desktop replacement functionality or even Video Out, speakers could be louder
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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