Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $219 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A23
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $548
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A23 — 32/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A23 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A23 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A23 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.