Galaxy S26 vs vivo iQOO Z7 (China): Which One Should You Buy?
vivo iQOO Z7 (China) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S26
vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
Galaxy S26 wins 5 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedGalaxy S269086
- CameraGalaxy S269180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO Z7 (China)7086
- DisplayGalaxy S269084
- ConnectivityGalaxy S2610055
- SecurityGalaxy S2610034
- Valuevivo iQOO Z7 (China)6885
- vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- vivo iQOO Z7 (China) charges faster44W vs 25W
- vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has the bigger screen6.64" vs 6.3"
- Galaxy S26 is lighter167 g vs 173 g
- Galaxy S26 has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
- Galaxy S26 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP54
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo iQOO Z7 (China) wins — BeastScore 84.1/100
After comparing all the specs, vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 84.1 vs top rival 84.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+700 mAh more).
Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
Higher overall BeastScore: 84.1 vs top rival 84.0 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+700 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S26 or vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
vivo iQOO Z7 (China) leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.1/100 compared to Galaxy S26 (84.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.1 vs top rival 84.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+700 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S26 and vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
Galaxy S26 has a 6.3-inch display and 4300 mAh battery. vivo iQOO Z7 (China) has a 6.64-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy S26 and vivo iQOO Z7 (China) compare for speed?
Galaxy S26 scores 90/100 for performance; vivo iQOO Z7 (China) scores 86/100.
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