Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $250 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 228g).
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Lighter: 200g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $290
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (79/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (79/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (63/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 749719 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $290 |
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (79/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (79/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.