Samsung W26 vs vivo IQOO Pad5c: Which One Should You Buy?

vivo IQOO Pad5c edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Samsung · 2025

Samsung W26

Samsung W26
90/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Vivo

vivo IQOO Pad5c

vivo IQOO Pad5c
90/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

vivo IQOO Pad5c wins 2 of 3 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Samsung W26
Samsung W26
1 win
vivo IQOO Pad5c
vivo IQOO Pad5c
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedBatteryDisplay
Samsung W26vivo IQOO Pad5c
Category winners

Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score

  • Speedfrom specsSamsung W26
    97
    87
  • CameraNot enough data
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • Batteryvivo IQOO Pad5c
    52
    95
  • Displayvivo IQOO Pad5c
    50
    94
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueNot enough data
Key differences
  • vivo IQOO Pad5c has the bigger battery10,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
  • vivo IQOO Pad5c has the bigger screen12.1" vs 6.49"
  • Samsung W26 has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Samsung W26 has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SM8750-AC vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Samsung W26
  • ✓200 MP main camera
  • ✓6.49" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy vivo IQOO Pad5c
  • ✓Bigger 10,000 mAh battery (+5,600 mAh)
  • ✓12.1" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationSamsung W26vivo IQOO Pad5c
1. Display & Screen🏆 vivo IQOO Pad5c Wins Display
Screen typeAM-OLED displayAMOLED
Screen Size6.49"12.1"
Resolution & Density1080x2520 (423 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness2,600 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Samsung W26 Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SM8750-AC (3nm)Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsQualcomm Adreno 830Not listed
Operating SystemAndroid 16Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage512/1000 GB256 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera200 MPundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom10 MP (3x optical zoom)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera12 MPN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens10 MPundefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mmN/A
Weight215 gN/A
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 vivo IQOO Pad5c Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,400 mAh10,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging25WFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedNot listed
USB Port & SpeedNot listedNot listed
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Our verdict

vivo IQOO Pad5c wins — BeastScore 90.1/100

The vivo IQOO Pad5c is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh) and bigger screen (12.1" vs 6.49"). The Samsung W26 is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Buy Samsung W26 if you want

Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB

Buy vivo IQOO Pad5c if you want

Larger battery: 10,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh · Larger display: 12.1" vs 6.49"

Common questions

Which is better: Samsung W26 or vivo IQOO Pad5c?

The vivo IQOO Pad5c is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh) and bigger screen (12.1" vs 6.49"). The Samsung W26 is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). BeastScore: Samsung W26 90.0/100, vivo IQOO Pad5c 90.1/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between Samsung W26 and vivo IQOO Pad5c?

Samsung W26 has a 6.49-inch display and 4400 mAh battery. vivo IQOO Pad5c has a 12.1-inch display and 10000 mAh battery.

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