Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo X Fold
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X Fold (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 64/100 vs 62/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 311g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Vivo X Fold
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1290942
- Lighter: 209g vs 311g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Vivo X Fold, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 2 points higher (64/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold leads (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo X Fold are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo X Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (51/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Vivo X Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.5×14.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 311 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X Fold
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Vivo X Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Vivo X Fold by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo X Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo X Fold are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo X Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (59/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (51/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo X Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the Vivo X Fold by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo X Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X Fold — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo X Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Vivo X Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold is a better fit for active users.