Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 191g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Lighter: 162g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $485 vs $799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (62/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $799 | $485 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $314. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $314.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (62/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (97/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.