Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo Y01
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y01 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 30/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y01 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y01 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo Y01
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 828
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 178g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo Y01 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo Y01, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 44 points higher (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y01 leads (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y01 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo Y01 (89/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo Y01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y01
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y01
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y01
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo Y01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo Y01 by 1320.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y01
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (89/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y01 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo Y01 (89/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y01 by 44 points (74/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo Y01 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo Y01?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.