Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo iQOO Z10
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,032,527); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo iQOO Z10
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1032527
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3390
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Bigger battery: 7300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 leads (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (89/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo iQOO Z10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 1032527 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 173.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z10
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (89/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (77/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (89/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.