Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y6t
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y6t (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 40/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y6t has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 560,863); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y6t doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y6t
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $1299
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y6t, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 43 points higher (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100, Vivo Y6t — 40/100; 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 Y6t (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6t (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6t (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y6t are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y6t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3437807 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $210 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y6t
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y6t
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- 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 Y6t
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y6t, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y6t by 512.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1089. Vivo Y6t was $1089 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6t (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6t (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6t (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y6t are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y6t?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6t by 43 points (83/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y6t?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y6t — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y6t?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y6t?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y6t?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y6t is a better fit for everyday use.