Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,805,187).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5179
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 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 Z9 Turbo is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 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 Z9 Turbo is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.