Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 9 China has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1294871
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9 China
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (63/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (58/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the Vivo iQOO 9 China by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.