Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Vivo X200 FE
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Vivo X200 FE tie on the OH Rank at a score of 68. Samsung Galaxy S23+ wins on Video and Desktop Replacement; Vivo X200 FE wins on Battery and Screen. Samsung Galaxy S23+ is 4.4mm wider than Vivo X200 FE. Vivo X200 FE is the more recent release, from Jul 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
68
68
Samsung Galaxy S23+
76.2mm (3in) · Feb 17, 2023 · Rank #103
7+10+8+12+12+5+4+0+5+5 = 68
* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: Wider then S22+, S23+ brings minimal improvments as we're beginning to expect from Samsung. The chip is updated, there is just 200mAh added to the lithium battery, the screen is slightly brighter (still below 400ppi) and there is a new 12MP dual pixel PDAF selfie. It is no wonder the + tier of S series always sells the least, it is a good phone but just "good enough".
PROs
flagship build, fast SD 8 Gen 2 with UFS 4.0 performance, >30hr endurance from a 4700mAh lithium battery with >60min 25W (15W wireless) charging, IP68 protection, reliable 50MP 24mm main + 10MP 70mm tele + 12MP 13mm ultrawide setup, excellent 12MP 26mm dual pixel PDAF selfie, very good video recording, up to 4 OS updates, desktop replacement functionality (DeX) and a great fast USB-C 3.2 port with video out and OTG
CONs
sub-flagship >1100 nits sub-400ppi Dynamic AMOLED screen with HDR10+, no more SD memory option, Samsung seems to be building a higher wall around it's ecosystem encouraging users to buy other Samsung products
Vivo X200 FE
71.8mm (2.83in) · Jul 2025 · Rank #105
7+11+13+12+12+5+3+0+5+0 = 68
FLY* TOP Software* TOP Selfie
EDITORIAL: 8 months after X200 Pro Mini here comes another compact Vivo. Along with Oppo and Xiaomi, Vivo is now clearly after Apple's compact phones profits. This phone looks and feels similar to iPhones falling somewhere in between iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 but delivering clean Android, much better battery life and faster charging.
PROs
very good build, fast Dimensity 9300+ with UFS3.1 performance, >36hr endurance from a 6500mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min fast 90W wired charging, bright >1700nits HDR10+ LTPO AMOLED screen, IP69 element protection, great photos from the 50MP 23mm PDAF main + 50MP 70mm OIS PDAF periscope telephoto (but not) 8MP 15mm ultrawide camera, excellent selfies from a 50MP AF unit, up to 4 years of OS updates
CONs
no AF on the 8MP ultrawide, no expandable storage, no desktop replacement feature, slow USB-C 2.0 port with no video out
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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