Samsung Galaxy A06vsVivo Y28
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Vivo Y28 wins
Verdict
Vivo Y28 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Vivo Y28 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 179 — USD 70 more than the Samsung Galaxy A06. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Vivo Y28 takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Vivo Y28 takes Display — led by refresh rate (90 Hz).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A06 and Vivo Y28.
- Vivo Y28 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A06 and Vivo Y28.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A06 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A06 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.68 in.
Choose Vivo Y28 if you want…
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want more room for photos and apps — 128 GB vs 64 GB.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want smoother scrolling — 90 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want faster charging — 44 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A06
- Vivo Y28
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A06
Choose Samsung Galaxy A06 if price matters most. It costs USD 109, the lowest price in this group.
Vivo Y28
Choose Vivo Y28 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 179.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Big 6.7-inch screen
- Helio G85 is slow
- 720p 60 Hz display
- No 5G
Vivo Y28
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 44 W charging
- Big display
- Helio G85 is dated
- No 5G
- Average camera