Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 960,724); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 190g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 229.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.