Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 206g vs 214g
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" 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 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 167.5% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.