Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $889. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X200 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X200 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,092,340 vs 1,681,378); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X200 Ultra has the stronger camera (167 vs 140).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 70/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3092340 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10095 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 229g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $889 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100, Vivo X200 Ultra — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Vivo X200 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1681378 | 3092340 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | 167 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 15 / OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $889 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X200 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $310. Vivo X200 Ultra was $310 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (93/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.