Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo iQOO 15 Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
vivo iQOO 15 Ultravivo iQOO 15 UltraChina · 16GB · 256GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
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China · 16GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 9.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.3Design & Materials 8.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 9.1Performance & Hardware 9.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.9Camera 8.5Camera
Connectivity score 9.0 Connectivity 7.8 Connectivity
Battery score 7.2 Battery 8.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
39 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

Specs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB 		vivo iQOO 15 Ultra prices vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
China · 16GB · 256GB
Inches 6.9" 6.85"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 91% useful 90% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 78.1 mm
163.6 mm
7.9 mm 		76.8 mm
163.6 mm
8.7 mm
Weight 214 g 227 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Elite G5
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Elite G5
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 4.027.702
v11 		4.518.403
v11
Battery 5000 mAh 7400 mAh
Main Camera 1
200 Mpx · ƒ/1.4
ISOCELL HP2
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX921
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 16

Brand
Brand Samsung vivo
Aliases SM-S948B V2546A

Release Date
Release date February 2026,
5 months ago 		February 2026,
6 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Size
78.1 mm • 163.6 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.8 mm • 163.6 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 214 g 227 g
Usable surface 91 % 90 %
Materials Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Glass, Aluminium
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
White
Gold
Gray
Violet
Cyan
Rose Gold
Blue
Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6.9" 6.85"
Type AMOLED • Dynamic AMOLED 2X + AMOLED • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3088 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3168 px
Density 494 Pixels per inch 508 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 2600 cd/m²
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • TÜV Low Blue Light
  • 1-144 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Brightnes 1000 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 2600 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 8000 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.9
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
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Is it comfortable?
8.9
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.2
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Number of reviews
39 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU 2x4.61 GHz ARM + 6x3.63 GHz ARM 2x4.61 GHz ARM + 6x3.63 GHz ARM
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 3 nm 3 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 840 1.2 GHz Adreno 840 1.2 GHz

RAM
RAM 12 GB 16 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
4.027.702
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 99% of devices
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4.518.403
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 100% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 4.1 UFS Storage 4.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Vibration Motor
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Vibration Motor

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No Yes

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.6
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
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Number of reviews
39 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 200 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.4 ƒ/ 1.88
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung ISOCELL HP2 Sony IMX921
Type ISOCELL CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.60 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.3" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.9
ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung JN3
Samsung S5KJN1
Type
ISOCELL
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.70 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.4"
1/2.76"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
10 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.65
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung
Sony IMX882
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
--
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/1.95"
4
Camera type

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.9
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Sony IMX854
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
0.70 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.52"

Features
Flash Dual LED Quad LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • UIS
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • UIS
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 12 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown GalaxyCore GC32E1
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.1"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
157
Camera
160Photo
153Video
142
Selfie
141Photo
143Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
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Quality of nighttime photos
8.8
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Quality of selfies
8.6
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
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Number of reviews
39 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n18 (850)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n80 (1800)
  • n81 (900)
  • n83A (700)
  • n83B (700)
  • n84 (2100)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B43 (TDD 3700)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC eSE
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB)
  • Satellite SOS connectivity
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC eSE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
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Quality of the GPS
9.4
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And the WiFi?
9.5
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Number of reviews
39 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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7400 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
60.0W 		Yes,
100.0W
Others
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
39 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • OriginOS 6 (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
39 reviews
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Prices
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