Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Pro
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Vivo X200 Pro tie on the OH Rank at a score of 72. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins on Selfie and Video; Vivo X200 Pro wins on Performance and Battery. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is 2.1mm wider than Vivo X200 Pro. Vivo X200 Pro is the more recent release, from Oct 19, 2024.
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
72
72
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
78.1mm (3.07in) · Feb 2023 · Rank #74
7+8+13+12+12+5+5+0+5+5 = 72
* BEST phone Spring Summer 2023
EDITORIAL: A fantastic value considering that it differs from S24 Ultra by a small, incremental downgrade in processing speed, screen reflection and minor photo deficiencies. And it is smaller (easier to use) than the S24 Ultra. Samsung still promises 4 more years of OS updates making this one of the best options if you donât want to spend much.
PROs
fast SD 8 Gen 2 with UFS4.0 performance, 500ppi screen, great cameras: 200MP main + 2 x 10MP tele + 12MP ultrawide all with PDAF and a 12MP selfie with PDAF too!, Samsungâs mature and feature rich software and a full-blown best-on-the-market desktop replacement functionality
CONs
big 234gr phone, less than 24-hour battery life, no memory expansion and Samsungâs persistent effort to lock you into their ecosystem (updated Apr 13, 2025)
Vivo X200 Pro
76mm (2.99in) · Oct 19, 2024 · Rank #67
11+11+13+12+14+3+3+0+5+0 = 72
FLY* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: One of the best 2024 camera phones owes its reputation to computational photography, Zeiss optics and excellent 200MP 3.7zoom periscope telephoto with OIS and multi-directional PDAF. This phone set a new standard for phone photography topping most lists in 2024.
PROs
flagship quality built, excellent Dimensity 9400 with UFS 4.0 performance, 36+hr endurance from a 6000mAh Si battery with sub-50min 90W charging (30W wireless). >1800nits bright 450ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP69 protection. outstanding photography from Zeiss optics equipped 50MP main + 200MP 3.7zoom periscope telephoto (both with PDAF OIS) + 50MP AF ultrawide, good selfies from a 32MP front camera, reliable video recording, up to 4 years of OS updates
CONs
not globally available, no AF on selfie, no SDmemory slot nor desktop replacement feature
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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