Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo X500 Ultra

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 82 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 329,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S26 takes it by 4.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S26 leads

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

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy S26 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 35,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 3,200 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 95W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 167 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster 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 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz Octa-core
GPU Xclipse 960 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 16 One UI 8.5 Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash 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 12 MP 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 4300 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor. Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra 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 X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed at PKR 329,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S26 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 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 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 carries a 4300 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 25W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.

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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.