vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#255 in Best Mid-Range Smartphones
#481 in Best Chinese Smartphones
#538 in Best Smartphones Under £500
#654 in Best 5G Smartphones
#695 in Best NFC Smartphones
#708 in Best Android Smartphones
#751 in Best AI Smartphones
#753 in Best Smartphones
#1065 in Best Value Smartphones
#1097 in Best Battery Life Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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The Presse-citron review highlights the Vivo V23 5G as a "chameleon" phone, featuring a unique back panel that changes color under UV light or sun. While providing a premium aesthetic, the device's performance via the MediaTek Dimensity 920 is considered adequate for daily tasks and gaming, supported by a 90Hz AMOLED screen. However, the screen's low peak brightness hampers outdoor...Read more
One year after its release, the Vivo V23 remains a competitive mid-range option with a high-quality, color-changing photochromic glass back, a bright 90Hz AMOLED display, and a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor, according to the Top-for-Phone.fr review. The device offers a fluid user experience with 12GB of RAM, now updated to Android 13, and features efficient 44W charging...Read more
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The vivo V23 5G distinguishes itself with a photochromic "Sunshine Gold" back that changes color in sunlight and a sleek design with flat edges. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920, it offers reliable performance, a vibrant 90 Hz AMOLED display, and fast 44W charging for its 4200 mAh battery. A standout feature is the dual 50MP front-facing camera system, though the phone lacks an...Read more
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The vivo V23 5G is distinguished by its unique photochromic Sunshine Gold back that changes color in sunlight, featuring a slim, premium design with a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display. The device excels in photography with a 50MP dual front camera system and specialized, built-in LED flashes for enhanced selfies. While the 64MP rear camera produces detailed daylight photos, performance...Read more
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The Vivo V23 5G is highlighted as a stylish mid-range device featuring a unique photochromic glass back that changes color in sunlight. It boasts a premium flat-edge design, a capable MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, and a vibrant 90Hz AMOLED display, though some users might prefer a 120Hz panel. The 4,200 mAh battery supports fast 44W charging, reaching full capacity in about an...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G distinguishes itself with a unique color-changing Fluorite AG glass back, a lightweight design, and a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, though some competitors offer a faster 120Hz refresh rate. Marketed as a "selfie king," the device features a 50MP dual front-camera system with Eye Autofocus and LED spotlights for high-quality, low-light selfies, whereas the rear 64MP...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G, priced around €549, features a unique photochromic back panel that changes color in sunlight, offering a premium, lightweight design with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display. A major highlight is the dual front-facing camera system, comprising a 50MP main sensor with autofocus and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, supported by dual-tone LED spotlights for professional-grade selfies...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi highlights the Vivo V23 5G as a mid-range, 7.4mm thin device featuring a unique, photochromic color-changing back, a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, and a premium, squared-edge design. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920, the phone offers fluid daily performance, and its 4,200mAh battery paired with 44W charging comfortably handles intensive use. The standout feature...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G is characterized as a "cameraphone" with a unique, sun-reactive, color-changing Fluorite AG glass back panel and a premium design. It features a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display and is designed for content creators, highlighting a dual-selfie camera system with a 50MP main sensor, autofocus, and dual-tone LED flash. While the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset provides...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G features a unique color-changing fluorite AG glass back and a premium, flat-edged design, placing a heavy focus on its dual front-facing camera system. It is equipped with a vibrant 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, though it lacks an IP rating and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, the device ensures smooth daily performance,...Read more
The Sky TG24 review of the Vivo V23 5G highlights a device targeting social media users with its unique photochromic design, which changes color when exposed to UV light. The smartphone features a slim, aerospace aluminum frame, a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, and a 50MP dual-front camera system with dual-tone LED flashes, which are cited as major pros. Pros include excellent...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G is a mid-range, slim smartphone featuring a unique, color-changing "Photochromic Fluorite AG Glass" back and a 90Hz AMOLED display with a notably dated, wide notch. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset with 12GB of RAM, it offers smooth daily performance and rapid 44W charging, although it lacks a headphone jack and expandable storage. The device excels in...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G is a specialized "lifestyle" smartphone featuring a color-changing Photochromic Fluorite AG glass back and a powerful dual front-facing camera system (50MP main, 8MP wide) with dual-tone LED spotlights, designed for high-quality vlogging and selfies. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor, the device offers a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, 12GB of RAM, and 44W...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G distinguishes itself with a unique color-changing Fluorite AG glass back and a design reminiscent of recent iPhones, featuring a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display. Its primary selling point is the advanced photography setup, boasting a 50MP dual-autofocus front camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, complemented by dual LED "spotlights". While the MediaTek Dimensity...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G is a mid-range, design-focused smartphone highlighted by a unique color-changing photochromic glass back and a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display. Marketed as a "selfie king," it features a 50MP dual front camera system with adjustable LED spotlights for improved portraits, complemented by a 64MP rear setup that delivers solid, though sometimes inconsistent, photography....Read more
The Macitynet review of the vivo V23 5G highlights a striking, iPhone-like aesthetic featuring flat aluminum edges and a unique, color-changing Sunshine Gold variant that shifts hue in sunlight. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, the device delivers smooth daily performance and a 90Hz AMOLED display, though some competitors offer higher 120Hz refresh rates. The phone’s...Read more
The TechZilla review of the Vivo V23 5G highlights a mid-range device focused on design, featuring a unique photochromic glass back that changes color in sunlight. It features a 6.44-inch AMOLED 90Hz display and runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, providing capable performance for daily tasks and gaming. The standout feature is the dual front-facing camera system (50MP + 8MP) with...Read more
The Vivo V23 5G features a unique color-changing Fluorite AG Glass back and a premium, flat-edge design, highlighted by a vibrant 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, though the dual front-camera notch is intrusive. Driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 920, the device offers capable daily performance and boasts an exceptional dual-selfie camera system, making it ideal for content creators....Read more
The Vivo V23 5G, priced around €549, features a unique photochromic back panel that changes color in sunlight, offering a premium, lightweight design with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display. A major highlight is the dual front-facing camera system, comprising a 50MP main sensor with autofocus and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, supported by dual-tone LED spotlights for professional-grade selfies...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi highlights the Vivo V23 5G as a mid-range, 7.4mm thin device featuring a unique, photochromic color-changing back, a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, and a premium, squared-edge design. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920, the phone offers fluid daily performance, and its 4,200mAh battery paired with 44W charging comfortably handles intensive use. The standout feature...Read more
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