Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z10
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,040,961); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z10 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1040961
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3315
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Bigger battery: 7300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (96/100 vs 60/100). 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 Z10 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1040961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7300 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- 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 Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 237.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z10
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (96/100 vs 60/100).
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 Z10 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.