Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,781,240); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 136); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo X90 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1781240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (51/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1781240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- 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 X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo X90 Pro by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (96/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (51/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.