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; estimated prices are $799 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 36/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 162g vs 210g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $345 vs $799
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo Y500, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (97/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $799 | $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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $454. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $454.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (61/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (97/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 55/100).
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 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.