Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,692,696); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.6mm).
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1900
- Overall rating 68/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1692696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23+ — 48/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23+ are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (100/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1692696 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1900 |
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $901. Samsung Galaxy S23+ was $901 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Samsung Galaxy S23+ are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (82/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (100/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23+ over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.