Overall Score
65.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#975)65.1
Performance(#1189)87.7
Camera(#1357)64.5
Display(#1110)85.2
Battery(#3241)29.5
Build(#100)95.6
Connectivity(#649)84.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring vivo V23 5G
Short Review
- The vivo V23 5G features a sleek design with glass front and back, measuring 157.2 x 72.4 x 7.4 mm and weighing 179 grams.
- Its 6.44-inch AMOLED display supports a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, providing vibrant visuals at a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek Dimensity 920 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- Battery capacity stands at 4200 mAh, supporting 44W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 12, upgradeable to Android 14, with Funtouch 14 as the user interface.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- Notably, the phone comes in Sunshine Gold and Stardust Black colors, with a unique color-changing feature in the Sunshine Gold variant.
- The absence of a headphone jack and stereo speakers is a consideration for some users.
- Overall, the vivo V23 5G combines stylish design with solid performance and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, January 05
Announced2022, January 05
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.44"
TypeAMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionSchott Xensation Up
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 920 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MC4
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery Details4200 mAh
Charging Details44W wired, 68% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions157.2 x 72.4 x 7.4 or 7.6 mm
Weight179 g
MaterialsGlass front (Schott Xensation Up), glass back
ColorsSunshine Gold, Stardust Black
Foldable✗
SAR1.08 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass