Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,160,475 vs 1,436,963).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Performance 70
Display 80
Camera 63
Battery 42
Portability 51
Value for money 40
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 210g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3160475 vs 1436963
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $599

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1436963 3160475
Geekbench Single 1675 3041
Geekbench Multi 4453 9494
Display 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 25W 120W
Wireless charging 15W
DXOMark (camera) 127
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1450 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 210 g
Launch price $599 $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100
1436963 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +54.5%
3160475 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
$599
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400

Launch price difference: $199. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $199 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (63/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.