Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 1,805,187); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably lighter (194g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3939244 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.0×8.0 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 Z9 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 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 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 118.2% in our overall performance rating.
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.