Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y500i
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 560,863).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y500i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1299
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500i, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100, Vivo Y500i — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $180 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y500i by 526.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1119. Vivo Y500i was $1119 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y500i are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.