Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W |
| AnTuTu | 2150000 | 1490000 |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Weight | 168 g | 192 g |
| Screen size | 6.2 " | 6.78 " |
Between the Galaxy S26 and V40 Pro, the Galaxy S26 comes out ahead in antutu / weight, while the V40 Pro wins on front camera / wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy S26 scores 67.3 and the V40 Pro scores 67.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.3 vs 67.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy S26 if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, weight, promised os updates, among others. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 44.30% more. 2150000 vs 1490000.
Pick the V40 Pro if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, battery capacity, among others. The single most decisive one: Front camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy S26 or Vivo - V40 Pro?
Samsung - Galaxy S26 leads the current Mars Score by 0.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy S26 if…
Samsung - Galaxy S26 has the measurable edge on antutu score, weight g, promised os years.
Choose Vivo - V40 Pro if…
Vivo - V40 Pro has the measurable edge on front cam mp, wired charging w, battery capacity mah.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 44.30% more. 2150000 vs 1490000.
- ▲Weight — 24.00 g less. 168 vs 192.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Vivo - V40 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 77.78% more. 80 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 37.50% more. 5500 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 9.35% more. 6.78 " vs 6.2 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 6.35% more. 452 ppi vs 425 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 glead | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 7.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 " | 6.78 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppi | 452 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2400 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2150000lead | 1490000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 22.0 GHzlead | 16.0 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26 or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has 37.5% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 5500 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26 or V40 Pro?+
Galaxy S26 is 24g lighter — 168g vs 192g.
Is Galaxy S26 waterproof?+
Galaxy S26 has an IP68 rating.
Does V40 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, V40 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26 or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.