Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo Y23
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 190g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo Y23, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo Y23 by 321.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (91/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (54/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.