Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo iQOO Z11

Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo iQOO Z11 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 200MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

iQOO Z11

$450

6categories won

1 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Z11, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the iQOO Z11 takes the lead, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Z11 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiQOO Z11

iQOO Z11 takes battery honors offering 9,020 mAh alongside 90W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins photography with 200MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueiQOO Z11

iQOO Z11 wins on budget and value at $450 compared to $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iQOO Z11: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iQOO Z11
Screen size	6.9"	6.83"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1260 x 2800
Pixel density	498 ppiWinner	450 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 HzWinner
Peak brightness	2400 nits	5000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iQOO Z11
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000	—
Geekbench multi	8900Winner	3091
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	12 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iQOO Z11
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	2
Optical zoom	5x	—
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	8 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	4K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iQOO Z11
Capacity	5,000 mAh	9,020 mAhWinner
Wired charging	60 W	90 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iQOO Z11
Weight	214 g	213 g
Thickness	7.9 mmWinner	8.3 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68/IP69
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iQOO Z11
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, vivo iQOO Z11
Specification	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iQOO Z11
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$450Winner