Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 162g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (97/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.