{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-plus-vs-vivo-x100-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T18:27:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs vivo X100 Ultra",
    "answer": "The vivo X100 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The vivo X100 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 309,999 against PKR 314,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-4-2026-10_42_36-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 314999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-04T05:46:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 68.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 92.1,
                "overall": 89.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "28 Feb 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust/water resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120 Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OneUI 8.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256/512 GB, UFS 4.x",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 10 MP (telephoto with 3× optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4900 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to 2 at once)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo X100 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x100-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_19_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 309999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T05:28:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 13, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.6 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "229 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Armor Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 (3.3 GHz) 5× Cortex-A720 2× Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OriginOS 4"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide (Sony LYT-900, 1-inch sensor, OIS) 200MP periscope telephoto (Samsung HP9, OIS, 3.7× optical zoom) 50MP ultrawide with autofocus ZEISS T* lens coating Laser autofocus Gimbal stabilization HDR Panorama LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP, Autofocus",
                    "Video recording": "8K 4K up to 120fps 1080p slow motion HDR and Dolby Vision recording Gyro-EIS and OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired FlashCharge 30W wireless charging Reverse wired charging Reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Color spectrum sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-x100-ultra",
        "margin": 6.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 95.4,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 95.1
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 92,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 68.4,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 84.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 100,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 87.5,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 92.1,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo X100 Ultra costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra packs a 600 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra charges 35W faster.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or vivo X100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and vivo X100 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is listed at PKR 314,999 and vivo X100 Ultra at PKR 309,999. That makes vivo X100 Ultra cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or vivo X100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on vivo X100 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or vivo X100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus carries a 4900 mAh cell and vivo X100 Ultra a 5500 mAh cell, with 45W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}