Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y31s 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31s 5G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 568,395); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31s 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y31s 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo Y31s 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 207g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1299
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y31s 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, Vivo Y31s 5G — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y31s 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y31s 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y31s 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- 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 Y31s 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y31s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y31s 5G by 509.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. Vivo Y31s 5G was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y31s 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y31s 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y31s 5G — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.