Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo X200 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $889. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X200 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X200 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,092,340 vs 2,844,828); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 229g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Lighter: 162g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $889
- Better portability (89/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3092340 vs 2844828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10095 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100, Vivo X200 Ultra — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (89/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo X200 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2844828 | 3092340 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 10095 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 167 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 / OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $889 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo X200 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X200 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 8.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $90. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $90 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (89/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.