Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung
PKR 364,999
89/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
77/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy S26 Plus takes it by 11.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,600 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo X500 Ultra charges 75W faster.
- Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 364,999 Cheaper | PKR 364,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 25, 2026 — announced/launch | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.89 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256/512 GB, UFS 4.x | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) + 10 MP (telephoto with 3× optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 4900 mAh | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM (market dependent) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | v6.0 | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.8 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is listed at PKR 364,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X500 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus carries a 4900 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.
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