Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo V29
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V29 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo V29
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2943
- Lighter: 162g vs 186g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Vivo V29 better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo V29, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (89/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo V29
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo V29 by 260.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V29
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (77/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (47/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (89/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo V29?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.