Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 3,154,662); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 3154662
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (72/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 3154662 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (72/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.