Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs vivo X90 Pro Plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and vivo X90 Pro Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo X90 Pro Plus, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,700 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
vivo X90 Pro 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 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Pixel Density
- 517 ppi
- against 500 ppi
- Weight
- 221 g
- against 234 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz Best value | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,521,862 | 1,751,928 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,870 Best value | 1,728 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,937 | 5,140 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 core, four 2.8 GHz performance cores, and three 2.0 GHz efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,790 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Lavender, Beige, Blue, Lime, Red | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 221 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % | 90 % 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 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included 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 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits | 1,800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,088 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi | 517 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+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Stylus Support | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B14, 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 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 n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM, USB Host 3.1 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi, USB 3.2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.12 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.92 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | X90 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS | V2227A |
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