Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,805,187); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5179
- Lighter: 162g vs 194g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo leads (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (89/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (77/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (89/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.