Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 960,724); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3353
- Lighter: 162g vs 171g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 194.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.