Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo iQOO Z11i
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO Z11i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 40/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11i has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 560,863); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $999
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z11i, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 30 points higher (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100, Vivo iQOO Z11i — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (72/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo iQOO Z11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $175 |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo iQOO Z11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo iQOO Z11i by 463.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $824. Vivo iQOO Z11i was $824 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (72/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i by 30 points (70/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11i — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z11i is a better fit for everyday use.