Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y01
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y01 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y01 doesn't; the Vivo Y01 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y01
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y01, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y01 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y01 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 (Go edition), Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $1230 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y01
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y01
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y01
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y01 by 1665.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y01
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y01 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y01 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y01 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y01 is a better fit for everyday use.