Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 7
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 7
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 7, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, OriginOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 7
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 7
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 204.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (86/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (61/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 7 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.