Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 39/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO U1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 44 points higher (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3437807 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 568.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (88/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (86/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (61/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.