Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo X80 Lite

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo X80 Lite (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 671,241).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo X80 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Vivo X80 Lite
Performance 50
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 38
Portability 69
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 671241
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1003
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2423
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo X80 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo X80 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Lite leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Lite is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo X80 Lite are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X80 Lite: The Vivo X80 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ Vivo X80 Lite
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 MediaTek Dimensity 900
AnTuTu 3161830 671241
Geekbench Single 2900 1003
Geekbench Multi 9200 2423
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2404
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 159.2×74.2×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 186 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Vivo X80 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Vivo X80 Lite
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Vivo X80 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo X80 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Vivo X80 Lite MediaTek Dimensity 900
52/100 -371.0%
671241 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo X80 Lite by 371.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Vivo X80 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (91/100 vs 50/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (89/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Lite is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (54/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo X80 Lite are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo X80 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo X80 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo X80 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X80 Lite — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo X80 Lite?

The Vivo X80 Lite leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo X80 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 50/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo X80 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X80 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.