Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Vivo T5 Lite 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $799 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 45/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Lite 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 550,018).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2047
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $799
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Vivo T5 Lite 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 21 points higher (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 Lite 5G leads (66/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100, Vivo T5 Lite 5G — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (66/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Vivo T5 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $215 |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Vivo T5 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 201.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $584. Vivo T5 Lite 5G was $584 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (75/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (66/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo T5 Lite 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo T5 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use.