Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Vivo Y3

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 27/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y3 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 by 43 points (70/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Vivo Y3
Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 16
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh

  • Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Vivo Y3, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 43 points higher (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y3 (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y3 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y3: The Vivo Y3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ Vivo Y3
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3161830 199111
Geekbench Single 2900 476
Geekbench Multi 9200 828
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 3120x1440 720x1544
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.0
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 159.4×76.7×8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Vivo Y3
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
16
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Vivo Y3
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1544
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Vivo Y3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Vivo Y3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Vivo Y3 MediaTek Helio P35
27/100 -1488.0%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Vivo Y3 by 1488.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Vivo Y3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y3 (40/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y3 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y3?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 by 43 points (70/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Vivo Y3?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y3 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y3?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Vivo Y3?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Vivo Y3?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y3 is a better fit for everyday use.