Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,692,696); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 133); the Samsung Galaxy S23+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 196g vs 226g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1692696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23+ — 48/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1692696 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo X300 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (96/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23+ over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.