Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung
PKR 329,999
78/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs vivo V80 Lite
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 329,999.
vivo V80 Lite
Vivo
PKR 145,999
69/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy S26 takes it by 9.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 184,000 less.
- vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,750 mAh larger battery.
- vivo V80 Lite charges 19W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 ships with 256 GB more storage.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 | vivo V80 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 329,999 | PKR 145,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm | 164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White) |
| Weight | 167 g Better | 197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White) |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) | IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) | 1260 × 2800 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster | AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Schott Xensation Alpha |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) |
| CPU | Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 16 One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB Better | 8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB ) |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better | 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash | Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.0, Wide Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 4300 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh, Better |
| Wired charging | 25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W | 44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS). |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor. | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass. |
| USB | USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 or vivo V80 Lite?
Samsung Galaxy S26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. vivo V80 Lite 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 and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed at PKR 329,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 184,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 or vivo V80 Lite?
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 or vivo V80 Lite?
vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 carries a 4300 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 25W and 44W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 or vivo V80 Lite?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm).
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