Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 754,064); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1008
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 200g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (80/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 754064 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (80/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 63/100).