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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
82.4Performance28.9
66Display75.9
47.3Camera34.1
71.7Battery70.9
94.7Features46.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+4 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) and features (+48). Vivo Y500 (4G) 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 29
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 47
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 15% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 449 ppi

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 66
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 92% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 65% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 4,900 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.7 ″6.83 ″+2%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution3120x14401260x2800
Pixel density516 ppi+15%449 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits5,000 nits+92%
Screen-to-body90.7 %90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyUnisoc T7300
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393Top 8%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515Top 2%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity4,900 mAh8,100 mAh+65%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W
Wireless charging20 W—
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo Y500 (4G)
Weight190 g+10%210 g
Thickness7.3 mm+11%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Frame materialArmor AluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Vivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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