Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Vivo Y31s 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 47/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31s 5G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 560,863); the Samsung Galaxy S23 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31s 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2249
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Vivo Y31s 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 19 points higher (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads (58/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100, Vivo Y31s 5G — 56/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (83/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Vivo Y31s 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6500 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $200 |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Vivo Y31s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Vivo Y31s 5G by 196.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Vivo Y31s 5G was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (75/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (58/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (83/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y31s 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo Y31s 5G — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y31s 5G is a better fit for everyday use.