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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs vivo T3 Ultra

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
76Inno Score
VS
vivo T3 Ultra
56.4Inno Score
90Performance45.1
62.7Display73.1
74Camera49.8
61.2Battery65.7
94.7Features52
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra6 spec wins — vivo T3 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and features (+43). vivo T3 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 90 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 50
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 52
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Reasons to pick the vivo T3 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 73 vs 63
  • Stronger battery score: 66 vs 61
  • 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 33% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 60 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultravivo T3 Ultra
Screen size6.9 ″+2%6.78 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3120x14401260x2800
Pixel density498 ppi+10%452 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits4,500 nits+73%
Screen-to-body—90.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultravivo T3 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 9200+
AnTuTu3,437,807Top 7%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)1,017,509Top 7%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)1,344,505Top 7%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)390,717Top 19%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)685,076Top 8%—
Geekbench 6 (single)3,850+87%Top 1%2,064Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,900+112%Top 1%5,621Top 33%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultravivo T3 Ultra
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.88
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video8K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP50 MP+317%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultravivo T3 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh+10%
Wired charging60 W80 W+33%
Wireless charging25 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultravivo T3 Ultra
Weight214 g192 g+10%
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialTitaniumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultravivo T3 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultravivo T3 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultravivo T3 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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