Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (72/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 144.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9 China
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (72/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 China — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.