{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-vivo-y600/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T19:07:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y600",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 24 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 423,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-10_25_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 423999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T05:28:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 73.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 93.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "214g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "3120 × 1440 Pixels, QHD+",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz, HDR10+, Always-On Display, 2600 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Armor 2 w/ DX anti-reflective coating"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OS(One UI 8.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12/16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP, OIS, PDAF, Laser AF, 3x/5x Optical Zoom, Up to 100x Digital Zoom, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP, f/2.2, 85° FOV, Autofocus, HDR.",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps, OIS, EIS, HDR10+, Super Steady, Slow Motion, Pro Video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Wired Charging, 25W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Tri-Band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 49.6,
                "overall": 23.5
            },
            "specs": []
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra",
        "margin": 69.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 94,
                    "vivo-y600": 13
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 73.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 100,
                    "vivo-y600": 49.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Camera",
            "Battery & charging",
            "Display",
            "Memory & storage"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y600 costs PKR 304,000 less."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Vivo Y600?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 69.8 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 Ultra and Vivo Y600 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed at PKR 423,999 and Vivo Y600 at PKR 119,999. That makes Vivo Y600 cheaper by PKR 304,000. 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/)."
}