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; estimated prices are $182 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 37/100 vs 32/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (1,214,772 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1214772 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $182
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 5 points higher (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 749719 | 1214772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | 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 | 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) | — | 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 | |
| Price | $182 | $170 |
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
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
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 38.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $12. Vivo iQOO Z11x is cheaper by $12.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 5 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 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.