Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo V29
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 781,542).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo V29
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo V29, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4600 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo V29
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo V29 by 304.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V29
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo V29 is a better fit for everyday use.