Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X Note
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Note (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 67/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 1,290,942).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo X Note
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 216g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 87/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo X Note, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 16 points higher (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Note leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Note (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X Note are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X Note (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Note is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo X Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3437807 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 7.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 168.8×80.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Note
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Note
- 7.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3080
- 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 X Note
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo X Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo X Note by 166.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo X Note
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Note (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X Note are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X Note (86/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Note is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X Note?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X Note — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X Note?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo X Note — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X Note?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X Note?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo X Note?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X Note is a better fit for active users.