Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo V20
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo V20 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 49/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo V20
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1762
- Lighter: 162g vs 171g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 25/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo V20 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo V20, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 25 points higher (74/100 vs 49/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo V20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, Funtouch 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 161.3×74.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo V20
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo V20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo V20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo V20 by 446.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 (77/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo V20?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo V20?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo V20 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo V20?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo V20?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo V20?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.