Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1299 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 84/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,463,142); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 84/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 6 points higher (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- 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
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. Vivo X500 Pro was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 6 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?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.