Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 53/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); 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 Z9 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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 188g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 13 points higher (66/100 vs 53/100). 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1656761 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (75/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.