Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 57/100). 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 Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" 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 Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 256.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 57/100).
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 Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.