Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 84/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 28.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.