Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 162g vs 210g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $400 vs $799
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (97/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 162 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $799 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (97/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.