Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs vivo X90 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and vivo X90 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.9 | 8.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,750 nits
- against 1,300 nits
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 214.9 g
vivo X90 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,870 mAh
- against 4,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 453 ppi
- against 393 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 45 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz Best value | 3.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,751,221 | 1,752,830 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,857 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,917 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X3 core at 3.05 GHz, 3 Cortex-A715 cores at 2.85 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey, Green, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 9.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 157.8 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Best value | 214.9 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 4,870 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 50 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits Best value | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 453 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Samsung DeX, UWB | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.04 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.77 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, HID | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | X90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS | V2242A, V2219 |
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