Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $250 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 50/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $250
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 13 points higher (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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 Y500 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 754064 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Vivo Y500 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (50/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.