Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y23
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y23 by 368.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (61/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.