Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo iQOO 7
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo iQOO 7
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo iQOO 7, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (72/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo iQOO 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, OriginOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 7
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 7
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 7
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo iQOO 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 182.4% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (72/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 7 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.