Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (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 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (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 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 194g vs 214g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (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 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (96/100 vs 68/100). 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 Neo6 (China) (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo6 (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 | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 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 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 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 Neo6 (China)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) by 167.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (96/100 vs 68/100).
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 Neo6 (China) (86/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (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 Neo6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a better fit for active users.