Google Pixel 10 vs Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y500
Compare Google Pixel 10, Nothing Phone (3a), Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y500 side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners
Quick Specs
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 Google Pixel 10 |
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 Nothing Phone (3a) |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
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Vivo Y500 |
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| Price & Best Deals |
₹59,999
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₹24,999
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₹129,999
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| Display | 6.3″ / 120Hz | 6.77″ / 120Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz | — |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 256GB | 12GB / 256GB | 16GB / 1024GB | — |
| Main Camera | 48.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 200.0 MP | — |
| Selfie Camera | 10.5 MP | 16.0 MP | 12.0 MP | — |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 387 ppi | 511 ppi | — |
| Battery | 4970 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 30W | 50W | 60W | — |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 65 min | 54 min | 58 min | — |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 4 nm | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,150,000 | 780,000 | 2,450,000 | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | 14.5 hrs | 12.5 hrs | 16.2 hrs | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | — |
| Spec Score | 84.8/100 | 74.5/100 | 96.4/100 | 62.7/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| IR Blaster | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display | — |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual | Dual Esim | — |
| USB | Type-C 3.2 | Type-C 2.0 | C 3.2 | — |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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Google Pixel 10 84.8
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.2/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.3/5
Display
4.7/5
Camera
4.1/5
Performance
4.2/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.8/5
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Nothing Phone (3a) 74.5
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.9/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
4.0/5
Camera
3.6/5
Performance
3.5/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.0/5
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 96.4
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
5.0/5
Camera
5.0/5
Performance
5.0/5
Battery
4.2/5
Software
5.0/5
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Vivo Y500 62.7
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.1/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.7/5
Display
3.5/5
Camera
2.1/5
Performance
3.4/5
Battery
3.2/5
Software
3.6/5
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| Specification |
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Google Pixel 10 ₹59,999
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Nothing Phone (3a) ₹24,999
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ₹129,999
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Vivo Y500 |
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| Network | ||||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 85HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO0/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40 , 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GK2MP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GLBW0 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 46, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GK2MP 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GLBW0 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| SIM 1 bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | - |
| SIM 2 bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | - |
| Launch | ||||
| Announced | 2025, August 20 | 2025, March 04 | 2026, February 25 | 2026, July 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 28 | Available. Released 2025, March 11 | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | Released 2026, July 07 |
| Body | ||||
| Design score | ||||
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 204 grams | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 214 grams | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP rating | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* |
| Other Details | aluminum frame | - | Armor aluminum 2 frame | * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
| Display | ||||
| Display score | ||||
| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.83 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | 260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 422 ppi | - | 500 ppi density | ~450 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - | - | - |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | - | 2600 nits | 5000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display | - |
| Platform | ||||
| Performance score | ||||
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Architecture | 64-bit | - | 64-bit, Octa-core | - |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | - | 3 nm | 6 nm |
| Memory | ||||
| Card slot | No | No | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | - | LPDDR5X | - |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.X | UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Single | 11 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama | - | HDR, HDR10+ | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | No | No |
| Hi-Res Audio | - | - | High-bitrate audio support | - |
| Comms | ||||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Infrared port | No | - | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No | - |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| USB OTG | - | - | Yes | - |
| Features | ||||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - | - | - |
| Other Details | Satellite SOS service | - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - |
| Battery | ||||
| Battery score | ||||
| Type | Li-Ion | 5000 mAh | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 4970 mAh | - | 5000 mAh | 8100 mAh |
| Removable | No | - | No | No |
| Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | 44W wired |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 65 minutes (30W wired, estimated) | - | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min | - |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | - |
| Reverse Charging | - | - | 4.5W reverse wireless | - |
| Other Details | - | - | - | Reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Misc | ||||
| Colors | Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Midnight Blue, Pearl White |
| Models | GK2MP, GLBW0, GL066 | A059 | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U | - |
| Price | 66600 | - | Expected from 1,29,999 INR | - |
| SAR | 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) | - | 1.09 W/kg -head 1.19 W/kg -body | - |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | - | 1.28 W/kg-head 1.35 W/kg -body | - |
| Tests | ||||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1,150,000 (v10) | AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) | - | - |
| Display | 2030 nits max brightness | 1273 nits max brightness (measured) | - | - |
| Loudspeaker | -25.7 LUFS | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) | - | - |
| Bootup Time | ~17 seconds (cold boot) | Active use score 13:40h | - | - |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,150,000 (AnTuTu v10) | - | - | - |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | 14.5 hours (PCMark Battery Life 3.0) | - | - | - |
| EU Label | ||||
| Energy | Class B | Class C | Class A | - |
| Battery | 49:23h endurance, 1000 cycles | 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | - |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) | Class C (90 falls) | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | - |
| Repairability | Class B | Class C | Class C | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96.4/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.
Nothing Phone (3a) is the most affordable here, starting at ₹24,999. That is ₹105,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the highest-resolution main camera at 200 MP. Resolution alone does not decide photo quality — sensor size, aperture and image processing matter more — so compare the full camera specs below rather than the megapixel count on its own.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,450,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.