Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 214g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 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 Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 361.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (61/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.