The Vivo X90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are both flagship phones that boast cutting-edge technology and premium features. The former is going to make its debut in the global market too after the announcement made by the Blue Factory during Mobile World Congress 2023. If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, it can be difficult to choose between the two. In this comparison article, we’ll take a closer look at the specifications of each phone to help you make an informed decision.
Vivo X90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Table of Contents
| Vivo X90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164.1 x 74.5 x 9.3 mm, 215 g |
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm, 234 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3088 pixels (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Dimensity 9200, octa-core 3.05 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.36 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 1 TB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 13, Funtouch OS or Origin OS | Android 13, One UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 50.3 + 50 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/1.6 + f/2.0 32 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 200 + 10 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.7 + f/4.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 12 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4870 mAh, fast charging 120W and fast wireless charging 50W | 5000 mAh, fast charging 45W and fast wireless charging 15W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, dual SIM, IP68 certification, reverse wired charging | 5G, dual SIM, IP68 certification, reverse wireless charging 4.5W, S Pen |
Design
The Vivo X90 Pro has a sleek and modern design, with a leather and aluminum build that feels premium in your hand. It has a very original look and it reminds me of a real camera. It also features IP68 certification for water and dust resistance, which is a nice touch. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a slightly bulkier design with a metal and glass build, very minimalistic thanks to the absence of a camera island. It also features IP68 certification for water and dust resistance and comes with the added bonus of S Pen support.
Display
The Vivo X90 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels. It also features HDR10+ support and a 120 Hz refresh rate, and it is able to show up to one billion colors. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a slightly larger 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels. It also features HDR10+ support and a 120 Hz refresh rate (it is adaptive from 1 to 120 Hz thanks to the LTPO technology). While the difference in resolution might not be noticeable to the naked eye, the greater image quality of the Samsung display may provide a more immersive viewing experience. Further, it is the only one of the duo to support a stylus for handwriting and drawing.
Specs & Software
The Vivo X90 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9200 chipset with an octa-core architecture and a max frequency of 3.05 GHz. It comes with either 8 or 12 GB of RAM (only 12 GB in the global market) and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 native storage. The operating system is Android 13 with Funtouch OS or Origin OS depending on the market. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with an octa-core architecture and a max frequency of 3.36 GHz. It comes with either 8 or 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 native storage. The operating system is Android 13 with One UI. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a more powerful processor thanks to an overclocked CPU, this is the only relevant hardware difference.
Camera
The Vivo X90 Pro features a triple camera setup with 50.3 + 50 + 12 MP sensors and a 32 MP front-facing camera. It includes a main sensor with OIS, an ultrawide one, and a telephoto lens. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a quad-camera setup with 200 + 10 + 10 + 12 MP sensors and a 12 MP front-facing camera. It includes a main sensor with OIS, a periscope telephoto lens, an ultrawide sensor, and a 10 MP telephoto lens. While both phones offer impressive camera specs, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has an additional telephoto lens, which may provide more versatility in shooting different types of photos. But with the Vivo X90 Pro, you get a better main camera: the amazing Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor.
Battery
The Vivo X90 Pro has a 4870 mAh battery with fast charging speeds of 120W and 50W wireless charging. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a slightly larger 5000 mAh battery with fast charging speeds of 45W and 15W wireless charging. While the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a slightly larger battery, the Vivo X90 Pro has faster charging speeds.
Price
The starting price of the Vivo X90 Pro will be €1,299/$1370, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra starts from around €1480/$1561 (prices vary depending on the market). Which one would you pick?
Vivo X90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: PRO and CONS
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
PRO
- More powerful chipset
- S Pen
- UWB support
- Bigger battery
- Better display
CONS
- Slower charging
Vivo X90 Pro
PRO
- Faster charging
- More affordable
- Leather back
- Better main camera
CONS
- Nothing particular
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