Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,310,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2310000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (72/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2310000 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $999 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.