Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo Y500
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $999 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $999
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo Y500, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (72/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $345 |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $654. Vivo Y500 was $654 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (72/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.