Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $182 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 63
Value for money 70
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 216g
  • Cheaper: $182 vs $499

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 749719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2758
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).

Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A26 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Exynos 1380 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 749719 3815522
Geekbench Single 1008 3228
Geekbench Multi 2758 9553
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 200 g 216 g
Price $182 $499
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
51/100
749719 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +80.4%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $317. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $317.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.