Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 9 China has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4188
- Lighter: 162g vs 206g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (89/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 118.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9 China
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (89/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (77/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (58/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (89/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 China — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.