{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-plus-vs-vivo-y600/",
    "generated": "2026-11-14T23:45:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Vivo Y600",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 22 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo Y600 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "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/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-10_48_12-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 364999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T05:51:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 68.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 25, 2026 — announced/launch",
                    "Dimensions": "158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 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, One UI 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 @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4900 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y600",
            "slug": "vivo-y600",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y600/",
            "image": null,
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-02T17:16:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "value": 44.9,
                "overall": 22.1
            },
            "specs": []
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus",
        "margin": 67.1,
        "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": 92,
                    "vivo-y600": 13
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus"
            },
            {
                "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus": 100,
                    "vivo-y600": 44.9
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Camera",
            "Battery & charging",
            "Display",
            "Memory & storage"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y600 costs PKR 245,000 less."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Vivo Y600?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 67.1 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo Y600 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 Y600 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is listed at PKR 364,999 and Vivo Y600 at PKR 119,999. That makes Vivo Y600 cheaper by PKR 245,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}