Galaxy S26+ vs vivo X80 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Galaxy S26+ edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S26+ wins 2 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.


Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraTie9191
- VideoNot enough data
- Selfievivo X80 Pro6088
- Batteryvivo X80 Pro7880
- DisplayGalaxy S26+9088
- ConnectivityGalaxy S26+10070
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie5555
- Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery4,900 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- vivo X80 Pro charges faster80W vs 45W
- vivo X80 Pro has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.7"
- Galaxy S26+ is lighter190 g vs 219 g
- vivo X80 Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- Galaxy S26+ has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
- Galaxy S26+ has the faster chipExynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- Galaxy S26+ has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Galaxy S26+ wins — BeastScore 84.3/100
After comparing all the specs, Galaxy S26+ is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+200 mAh more) and Brighter screen: 2,600 nits peak vs 1,800 nits.
Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+200 mAh more) · Brighter screen: 2,600 nits peak vs 1,800 nits
Significantly faster wired charging: 80W vs max 45W
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S26+ or vivo X80 Pro?
Galaxy S26+ leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.3/100 compared to vivo X80 Pro (84.3/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+200 mAh more) and Brighter screen: 2,600 nits peak vs 1,800 nits.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S26+ and vivo X80 Pro?
Galaxy S26+ has a 6.7-inch display and 4900 mAh battery. vivo X80 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 4700 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy S26+ and vivo X80 Pro compare for speed?
Galaxy S26+ scores 90/100 for performance; vivo X80 Pro scores 90/100.
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