Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $182 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $799
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 749719 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $182 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $617. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $617.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.