Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 69/100 (a 14-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 (3,437,807 vs 1,290,942).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 204g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 14 points higher (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3437807 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 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 | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 (International), Origin OS Ocean (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.8×75.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9 Pro by 166.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (86/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.