Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3900); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 168g vs 210g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (83/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (83/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.