Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,744,323); the Samsung Galaxy S23+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23+ better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1744323
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23+ — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1744323 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $159. Vivo iQOO 16 was $159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (90/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23+ over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.