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 51/100 (a 12-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 (956,756 vs 749,719).
Samsung Galaxy A26
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2758
- 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 53/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 12 points higher (63/100 vs 51/100). 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 — 54/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). 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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 749719 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2758 | 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) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $220 |
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
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
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 21.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Vivo Y500 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
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).
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 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, 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).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.