Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Vivo V70

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 and Vivo V70 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 67. Samsung Galaxy S23 wins on Performance and Desktop Replacement; Vivo V70 wins on Battery and Screen. Vivo V70 is 3.4mm wider than Samsung Galaxy S23. Vivo V70 is the more recent release, from Feb 26, 2026.

Score Breakdown

Category

Samsung Galaxy S23

70.9mm (2.79in) · Feb 2023 · Rank #124

Vivo V70

74.3mm (2.93in) · Feb 26, 2026 · Rank #113
Performance /15
7
5
Battery /15
7
11
Screen /15
11
13
IP Protection /15
12
12
Main Camera /15
12
12
Selfie /5
5
5
Video /5
3
4
SD Memory /5
0
0
Software /5
5
5
Desktop Replacement /5
5
0
TOTAL
67
67
Samsung Galaxy S23
70.9mm (2.79in) · Feb 2023 · Rank #124
7+7+11+12+12+5+3+0+5+5 = 67

EDITORIAL: Samsung’s top of the line contact in 2023 is still a good flagship. Great build, fast SnapDragon 8 Gen 2 performance (iPhone 15 Pro Max level) with more years of One UI updates and regular security patches make it a relevant smartphone while many of it’s peers are being retired. Excellent selfie too.

PROs
still good SD 8 Gen 2 with UFS4.0 (the 128GB version gets UFS3.1) performance, HDR10+ screen with >430ppi resolution, great photos and videos from a 50MP main + 10MP tele (both with OIS PDAF) + 12MP ultrawide, a very competent 12MP PDAF selfie, years of OS and security updates and of course: DeX software
CONs
less-than-a-day 3900mAh battery with >1hr charging and no memory expansion (updated Apr 28, 2025)
Vivo V70
74.3mm (2.93in) · Feb 26, 2026 · Rank #113
5+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 67
* TOP Software* TOP MidrangerMidrange

EDITORIAL: Like clockwork, Vivo took 6 months to bring a V60 update but this time the improvements are massive. V70 is almost 3mm narrower (!) and comes with a metal frame, same big battery, higher res screen and much faster memory. Processor and cameras are the same. Vivo is again positioning the V series at the top of the midrange world with a true and tried formula (great battery life + bright screen + reliable imaging).

PROs
narrower and better built with a more premium feel, fast UFS 4.1 memory, >30hr endurance from a 6500mAh Si/C Lithium battery with sub-60min 90W charging, >1900nits bright 450ppi AMOLED screen with HDR10+ certification, IP69 protection, very good 50MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 85mm OIS PDAF periscope telephoto + an okay 8MP 15mm ultrawide setup, excellent 50MP 21mm AF selfie, Zeiss tech on all cameras, up to 4 years of updates of mature OriginOS
CONs
good SD 7 Gen 4 performance may not not be enough after 2 or 3 years of AI feature updates, no wireless charging, non-LTPO screen tech, no AF on a 8MP ultrawide, no expandable memory or Video out on a slow USB-C 2.0 port

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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