Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $250 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $820
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 52/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (96/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.