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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs vivo X90 Pro

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SamsungGalaxy S23 UltravivoX90 Pro
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2023December 2022
Display
Screen size6.8″6.78″
Resolution3088 × 14402800 × 1260
Sharpness501 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,750 nits1,300 nits
Display typeQHD+ Edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X (3,088 × 1,440); Super Smooth 120 Hz (1–120 Hz); 240 Hz touch sampling in Game ModeAMOLED
Pixel density500 ppi (Samsung)–
Brightness detail1,750 nits peak1,300 nits local peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back–
Display featuresVision booster; Enhanced comfort2,160 Hz PWM dimming, 1.07 billion colours and 100% DCI-P3 gamut
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 9200
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB
CPUOcta-core, 3.36 GHz + 2.8 GHz + 2 GHz; 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB, 12 GB with 512 GB or 1 TBMediaTek Dimensity 9200, TSMC 4 nm process and 3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 performance core
GPU–Arm Immortalis-G715
Storage type256 GB (216.6 GB available), 512 GB (453.7 GB available) or 1 TB; no microSD slotGlobal 12 GB/256 GB, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0; Chinese launch configurations differ; Tech Advisor's LPDDR5 description conflicts with the maker's LPDDR5X specification
Cooling–4,002 mm² vapour chamber and 56,422 mm² total cooling area
Cameras
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera10 MP50 MP
Optical zoom10×2×
Front camera12 MP32 MP
Main camera200 MP wide, F1.7, 85°; pixel binning to 50 MP or 12 MP50 MP Sony IMX989, one-inch sensor, f/1.75, 1G7P lens, 3.2 μm four-in-one pixels and CIPA 4 optical stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 120°12 MP Sony IMX663, f/2.0
Telephoto camera10 MP, F4.9, 11°, 10x optical zoom50 MP Sony IMX758 portrait camera, 1/2.51-inch sensor, f/1.6, 50 mm equivalent and optical stabilisation
Second telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 36°, 3x optical zoom–
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80°32 MP, f/2.45
Zoom3x and 10x optical zoom2× optical telephoto identified by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; long-range digital zoom is less detailed in both reviews
Video recording8K at 30 fps4K30 night video; optional 8K frame rate omitted because Android Authority's body and table disagree
Camera featuresNightography; Expert RAW (free download); 360 Audio Recording with Galaxy Buds2 ProV2 imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color 2.0, cinematic bokeh, handheld astro, motion, Live Photo and miniature-effect modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,870 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 26 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 120 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 50 W
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; video playback (streaming) up to 26 hours; internet use up to 25 hours (LTE or Wi-Fi); talk time up to 49 hours (4G)Dual-cell 2,435 mAh at 7.78 V, equivalent to 4,870 mAh, 18.94 Wh typical; maker rated capacity 2,350 mAh, equivalent to 4,700 mAh, 18.47 Wh
Wired charging45 W with a 45 W adapter (sold separately) and 5 A USB-C cable120 W FlashCharge; maker laboratory fast-mode test reaches 50% in 8 minutes 10 seconds
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.050 W Wireless FlashCharge requires separately purchased compatible vivo charger
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight234 g214.85 g
Thickness8.9 mm9.34 mm
Height × width163.4 × 78.1 mm164.07 × 74.53 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusYes–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back with an aluminium frame; recycled plastic, glass and aluminium in some componentsVegan leather rear
ColoursPhantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender; Graphite, Red, Lime, Sky Blue on Samsung.comLegendary Black on global sheet
Water resistance detailIP68, up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68 under IEC 60529 in controlled tests; resistance can diminish and liquid damage is excluded from warranty
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor, face recognitionIn-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors–Accelerometer, ambient light, electronic compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor
Speakers–Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 13, One UI 5.1Global Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13; China launched with OriginOS 3; planned UK launch cancelled, confirmed to Tech Advisor by vivo
Software updatesFour generations of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updatesThree Android upgrades and three years of security updates reported at launch by Android Authority; historical promise
In the box–Phone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM eject tool, guide and warranty card on global sheet
Connectivity
Mobile network5G, LTEGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/66/38/40/41/71/75/77/78/79; n71 and n75 support SA only
SIMNano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM and eSIM, depending on region
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ultra WidebandYes–
NFCYesSupported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and OTG
Positioning–GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPS

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