HMD Vibe vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (61/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads HMD Vibe by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (88/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (61/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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.