Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 31/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 200g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 1 points higher (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A26 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Exynos 1380 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 749719
Geekbench Single 1008
Geekbench Multi 2758
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 200 g 194 g
Price $182
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.