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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
43.2Performance28.9
44.9Display75.9
41.9Camera34.1
43.7Battery70.9
65.3Features46.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G7 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and battery (+27). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 45
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 44
  • 400% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 76% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.7 ″6.83 ″+2%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23401260x2800
Pixel density385 ppi449 ppi+17%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits5,000 nits+400%
Screen-to-body—90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetExynos 1380Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu754,064Bottom 20%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)294,711Bottom 22%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)87,552Bottom 17%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)138,545Bottom 10%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)233,256Bottom 24%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh8,100 mAh+62%
Wired charging25 W44 W+76%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight200 g+5%210 g
Thickness7.7 mm+6%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge6 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy A26 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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