Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 960,724); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 214g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 260.5% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (88/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.