Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB vs vivo Y 31 S 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB is cheaper by SAR 2,469 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 2,469
  • Larger screen size: 17.06 in vs 6.9 in
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)

The deciding difference here: screen size and battery capacity and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.9 in✓ 17.06 in
  • Battery capacity

    5,000 mAh✓ 6,500 mAh
  • Operating system

    Android 16Origin OS 6.0

Specifications side by side

21 of 21 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 3,688
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB specs
vivoSAR 1,219
vivo Y 31 S 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,688SAR 1,219
Memory (RAM)—8 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh✓ 6,500 mAh
Wired charging60 W—
Years of OS updates7 years—
Storage256 GB256 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB: 17.06 in vs 6.9 in on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in 5G between the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

No difference here: 5G is Yes on both.