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Galaxy S26+ vs vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G: Which One Should You Buy?

vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Samsung · 2026

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+
84/ 100
Launch price$1,099
Vivo

vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G

vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
89/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G wins 3 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Galaxy S26+
Galaxy S26+
2 wins
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
3 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
Galaxy S26+vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • Speedvivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
    90
    95
  • CameraGalaxy S26+
    91
    80
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • Batteryvivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
    78
    95
  • DisplayGalaxy S26+
    90
    89
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • Valuevivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
    55
    85
Key differences
  • vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery7,400 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
  • vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has the bigger screen6.85" vs 6.7"
  • vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has more RAM24 GB vs 12 GB
  • vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Exynos 2600
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S26+
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.7" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
  • ✓Bigger 7,400 mAh battery (+2,500 mAh)
  • ✓6.85" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationGalaxy S26+vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy S26+ Wins Display
Screen typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Screen Size6.7"6.85"
Resolution & Density3120x1440 (513 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz adaptive120 Hz
Brightness2,600 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorExynos 2600 (2nm)Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsXclipse 960 'Juno' (RDNA 4)Not listed
Operating SystemAndroid 16Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR24 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB1024 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S26+ Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.8, OISundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera12 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP, f/2.2undefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mmN/A
Weight190 gN/A
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,900 mAh7,400 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging20W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Not listed
Bluetooth6.0Not listed
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2Not listed
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1,099Price on request
Our verdict

vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G wins — BeastScore 89.3/100

The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,400 mAh vs 4,900 mAh) and bigger screen (6.85" vs 6.7").

Buy Galaxy S26+ if you want

Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)

Buy vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G if you want

Larger battery: 7,400 mAh vs 4,900 mAh · More RAM: 24 GB vs 12 GB

Common questions

Which is better: Galaxy S26+ or vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G?

The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,400 mAh vs 4,900 mAh) and bigger screen (6.85" vs 6.7"). BeastScore: Galaxy S26+ 84.3/100, vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G 89.3/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S26+ and vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G?

Galaxy S26+ has a 6.7-inch display and 4900 mAh battery. vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has a 6.85-inch display and 7400 mAh battery.

How do Galaxy S26+ and vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G compare for speed?

Galaxy S26+ scores 90/100 for performance; vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G scores 95/100.

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