Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 162g vs 216g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 162 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $799 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 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 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (97/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.