Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO U1 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (89/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 446.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (77/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (89/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.