Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo Y19s

The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y19s (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $799 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 20/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y19s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y19s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s by 34 points (54/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 15
Design 97
Value for money 55
Vivo Y19s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 162g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y19s better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $110 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo Y19s, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 34 points higher (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s leads (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19s leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y19s: The Vivo Y19s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Vivo Y19s
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 2856499 524785
Geekbench Single 2880 771
Geekbench Multi 9100 1980
Display 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2340x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm
Weight 162 g 199 g
Price $799 $110
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
35
camera
Vivo Y19s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y19s
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
15
battery
Vivo Y19s
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo Y19s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
54/100
2856499 AnTuTu
Vivo Y19s MediaTek Dimensity 6300
20/100 -444.3%
524785 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo Y19s by 444.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799
Vivo Y19s
$110

Price difference: $689. Vivo Y19s is cheaper by $689.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (64/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (35/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (45/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (97/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y19s?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s by 34 points (54/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo Y19s?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo Y19s — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y19s?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y19s?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo Y19s?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y19s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.