Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X80 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X80 Lite (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-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 671,241); the Vivo X80 Lite is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo X80 Lite
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2423
- 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 50/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo X80 Lite better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo X80 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 50/100). 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 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X80 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo X80 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2404 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 159.2×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X80 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X80 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- 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 X80 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo X80 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo X80 Lite by 415.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X80 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (96/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (88/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (61/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X80 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X80 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X80 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X80 Lite — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X80 Lite?
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 X80 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo X80 Lite?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.