Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y100 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y100 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. 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 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y100 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y100 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y100 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 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 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 181g vs 214g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y100 5G, 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 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). 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 Y100 5G (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y100 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (74/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y100 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y100 5G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y100 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y100 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y100 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y100 5G by 423.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y100 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (96/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (88/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G (61/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y100 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 5G by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y100 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y100 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y100 5G is a better fit for everyday use.