HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1299
- Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1119. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $1119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.