Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $250 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 754,064); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $250
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (56/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; 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 Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 754064 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (56/100 vs 44/100).