Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,515,964).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 227g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3515964
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (32/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.