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vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.44 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of smartphones
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

25%

5.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.1

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

5.2

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

5.5

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 68% of smartphones
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 44 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 84% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

25%

5.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.1

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

5.2

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

5.5

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

6.1
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 44 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Popularity:
vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 5.1 points, which is lower than 52.2% of smartphones.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

6.8
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 800U
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 800U
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor model which is slower than processors in 58.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 79.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.44 inches
Screen size
6.44 inches
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.44 inches which is smaller than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
409 ppi
Pixel density
409 ppi
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 409 ppi which is higher than that of 66.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Charging speed
33 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
157.2 mm
Height
157.2 mm
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 157.2 mm which is shorter than 88.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
72.4 mm
Width
72.4 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 72.4 mm which is narrower than 91.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.4 mm
Thickness
7.4 mm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.4 mm which is thinner than 92.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Weight
179 g
Weight
179 g
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 179 g which is lighter than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1% of smartphones.
Device volume
79,128 cm³
Device volume
79,128 cm³
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 79,128 cm³ which is smaller than 95% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    44 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (44 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    44 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    44 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (44 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    44 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    41 mm²
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    409 ppi
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Schott Xensation Up
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Schott Xensation Up vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Schott Xensation Up vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 8.8% lighter
    Weight
    179 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (179 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    179 g vs 196.2 g
  • 3.6 mm narrower
    Width
    72.4 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (72.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    72.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.4 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 6.4 mm shorter
    Height
    157.2 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 19.1% smaller volume
    Device volume
    79,128 cm³
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (79128 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    79,128 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 800U
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • 7.2% worse value for money
    vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.84 vs 7.3).
    6.84 vs 7.34
  • 7.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    vivo V23 5G
    the average smartphone
    vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.43 vs 8.000).
    7.43 vs 8
  • 69.2% more expensive
    vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 800U
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 17.9% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    8,854
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (8,854 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    8,854 vs 10,783
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    NX Bit
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 21.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    740
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (740 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    740 vs 942
  • 60.5% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    240
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (240 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    240 vs 608
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 47.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    645
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (645 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    645 vs 1,226
  • 26.3% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    2,295
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,295 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,295 vs 3,115
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.1 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 11
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average smartphone does. 98.5% of smartphones include white balance controls.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.23 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.44 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.44 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 264.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    629 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (629 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    629 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 371 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    629 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (629 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    629 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2022
    2022 vs 2024

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What we like about vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Unique and stylish design with a color-changing back panel (Sunshine Gold version) and a premium feel
  • Excellent dual front-facing camera system (50MP main with Eye AF and 8MP ultrawide) with dual-tone LED flashes, producing high-quality selfies and good 4K video recording
  • Good overall performance for daily tasks and moderate gaming, powered by the efficient MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor
  • Vibrant and bright 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals
  • Reliable all-day battery life for typical usage patterns
  • Fast 44W wired charging, which can charge the phone to over 60% in 30 minutes
  • Solid main rear camera performance in good lighting conditions, capturing detailed and sharp images
  • Funtouch OS 12 (based on Android 12) offers a generally smooth user interface and extensive customization options
  • Premium build quality with a flat aluminum frame, similar to modern high-end phones

What we don't like about vivo V23 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Only a single, bottom-firing (mono) speaker, which is considered a downside at its price point
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack or microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Rear cameras struggle in low-light conditions, producing less detailed or grainy images even with Night Mode
  • The 2MP macro lens is generally considered a low-quality, unimpressive addition
  • Considered expensive compared to some competitors that offer better gaming performance or features like IP ratings and OIS in the main camera
  • Performance in graphic-intensive games can show occasional stutter and the phone may heat up under heavy load
  • Features a wide display notch that some users find outdated
  • The Funtouch OS contains some pre-installed bloatware that cannot be uninstalled
  • No official IP rating for water or dust resistance

Verdict

The Vivo V23 5G is a stylish, selfie-focused mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display and a unique color-changing glass back panel (on the Sunshine Gold variant). It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor and comes with a substantial 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable internal storage. A major highlight is its dual front camera system, comprising a 50MP main sensor with autofocus and an 8MP ultrawide lens, complemented by a Dual-Tone Spotlight flash for exceptional low-light selfies and 4K video recording. The rear setup includes a 64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro camera. The 4,200 mAh battery with 44W FlashCharge offers solid all-day endurance and rapid charging. A primary con is the lack of an official IP water resistance rating, the absence of stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a single bottom-firing speaker that delivers average audio quality.

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