Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo V21e
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo V21e
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 214g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo V21e, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 35 points higher (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo V21e are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
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 V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo V21e by 569.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo V21e are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (61/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.