Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,656,761 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy S23 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1656761 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2577
- Lighter: 168g vs 175g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1656761 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (75/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (44/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.