Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro vs vivo V80 Lite

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro and the vivo V80 Lite finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leads on performance. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 393,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging vivo V80 Lite leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money vivo V80 Lite leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 248,000 less.
  • vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,050 mAh larger battery.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the vivo V80 Lite if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro vivo V80 Lite
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 393,999 PKR 145,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected Q1 2026 August 24, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)
Weight Not listed 197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7–6.9 in approx 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured) AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness
Protection Not listed Schott Xensation Alpha
Performance
Chipset Exynos 2600 (primary region) MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed) Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 16, OriginOS 6
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB Better 8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )
Internal storage 256 GB 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP 32 MP, f/2.0, Wide
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary) Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh, Better
Wired charging Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed) 44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Pro or vivo V80 Lite?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro and vivo V80 Lite finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is listed at PKR 393,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 248,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or vivo V80 Lite?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or vivo V80 Lite?

vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or vivo V80 Lite?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro runs the Exynos 2600 (primary region) while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.