Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Vivo V80
Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 FE if you want more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy Vivo V80 if you want better photos, longer battery life and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraVivo V80. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryVivo V80. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7200 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S26 FE. Faster for games and heavy apps: Samsung Exynos 2500, speed score 8 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy S26 FE. 7 years of updates promised.
- PriceVivo V80. Costs 21% less.
Overall, Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Vivo V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹79,999 | ₹62,999 |
| Launched | 27 August 2026 | 6 October 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17) (same as launch) | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery | A full day for most people (about 14 hours 49 minutes in GSMArena's test); 45W charging takes about 68 minutes. | Large 7200mAh battery in a thin body, with fast 90W charging and the charger in the box. |
| Camera | Good 50MP main camera and a handy 3x zoom, but the zoom and wide-angle cameras are basic. | Zeiss-branded main and 3x zoom cameras plus a sharp 50MP selfie camera. |
| Speed | Exynos 2500 is fast for apps and games and runs cooler than the S25 FE, though it slows under long heavy use. | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse. |
| Catch | Only one 256GB version at ₹79,999 in India, little changed from the S25 FE, and the cable port is now slow USB 2.0. | Expensive for a mid-range chip, and the base 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 storage. |
| Updates | 7 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Vivo V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 5000 nits peak, Schott Xensation Core |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2500 (3nm) | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 10-core: 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.3GHz + 2x Cortex-A725 @ 2.74GHz + 5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.36GHz + 2x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Samsung Xclipse 950 | Adreno 722 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.0; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1 (128GB) / UFS 4.1 (256GB and 512GB)) |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (69% in 30 min, full in about 68 min), 15W Qi2 wireless, reverse wireless | 90W FlashCharge wired, reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging listed |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 8MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123 degrees); 12MP front | 50 MP main (1/1.56", f/1.9, 23mm, OIS) + 50 MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto (1/1.95", f/2.7, 73mm, 3x optical, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 115 degrees); Zeiss optics; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 7.4mm thick, 193g | 7.7mm thick, 203g |
| Software | One UI 9 (Android 17) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) at launch, OriginOS 7 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 2.0 (no wired DisplayPort or DeX), no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi (version not stated), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.6 LUFS); haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 4320Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | No vapour chamber mentioned; GSMArena found it keeps 62 to 68% of peak speed under long stress tests | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE₹79,999
- Vivo V80₹62,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or Vivo V80?
- Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 FE if you want more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy Vivo V80 if you want better photos, longer battery life and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Vivo V80 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo V80 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE costs ₹79,999, Vivo V80 costs ₹62,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: 7 years, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Vivo V80: 4 years, now on OriginOS 7 (Android 17).