{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-vs-vivo-y600/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T15:16:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo Y600",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 22 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 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-11_42_25-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-16T06:48:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 56.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 82.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)",
                    "CPU": "Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 960",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 One UI 8.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 OTG, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 44.5,
                "overall": 22
            },
            "specs": []
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s26",
        "margin": 60.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 68,
                    "vivo-y600": 13
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26"
            },
            {
                "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": 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": 56.4
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 100,
                    "vivo-y600": 44.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Camera",
            "Battery & charging",
            "Display",
            "Memory & storage"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y600 costs PKR 210,000 less."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Vivo Y600?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 60.3 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 and Vivo Y600 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed at PKR 329,999 and Vivo Y600 at PKR 119,999. That makes Vivo Y600 cheaper by PKR 210,000. 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/)."
}