Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1299 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,515,964).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9494
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3515964
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $599 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $700. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $700.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 2 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?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.