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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo T5 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Vivo T5 5G
57.9Inno Score
82.4Performance46.7
66Display73.7
47.3Camera45.9
71.7Battery70.9
94.7Features57.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+6 spec wins — Vivo T5 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+36). Vivo T5 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 S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 47
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 15% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 449 ppi

Reasons to pick the Vivo T5 5G

  • Stronger display score: 74 vs 66
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 44% higher capacity: 7,050 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo T5 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.83 ″+2%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution3120x14401260x2800
Pixel density516 ppi+15%449 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits+15%
Screen-to-body90.7 %93.8 %+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo T5 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393Top 8%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515Top 2%—
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo T5 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo T5 5G
Capacity4,900 mAh7,050 mAh+44%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W
Wireless charging20 W—
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo T5 5G
Weight190 g+5%199 g
Thickness7.3 mm+8%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Frame materialArmor AluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo T5 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo T5 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo T5 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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