Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro
Samsung
PKR 393,999
74/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Vivo X500 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 393,999.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo X500 Ultra takes it by 4.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 29,000 less.
- Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 393,999 | PKR 364,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected Q1 2026 | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7–6.9 in approx | 6.89 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured) | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured) | 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 | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 2600 (primary region) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed) | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | Android 15 with One UI 7 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP | 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 | 32 MP | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary) | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed) | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort | 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 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 Pro and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is listed at PKR 393,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 29,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro runs the Exynos 2600 (primary region) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.
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