Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $250 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $970
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 52/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $720. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $720 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.