Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y51 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y51 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo; launch prices were $1299 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y51 Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 877,641); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 Pro doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y51 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1299
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y51 Pro, 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100, Vivo Y51 Pro — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y51 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y51 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $230 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y51 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y51 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- 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 Y51 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y51 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y51 Pro by 300.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1069. Vivo Y51 Pro was $1069 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y51 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y51 Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.