Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo iQOO Z10

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,040,961); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Vivo iQOO Z10
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 71
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3315
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7300 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO Z10: The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ Vivo iQOO Z10
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3161830 1040961
Geekbench Single 2900 1162
Geekbench Multi 9200 3315
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 7300 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 190 g 199 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -203.7%
1040961 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 203.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Vivo iQOO Z10
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.