Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos sense8
vivo V23 Pro
Performance
90.189.9
Camera
67.964.5
Display
89.785.2
Battery
33.729.8
Build
78.596.0
Connectivity
84.174.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
68.864.8
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos sense8 features a 6.1-inch IGZO OLED display with a peak brightness of 1300 nits, while the vivo V23 Pro has a slightly larger 6.56-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+.
- In terms of performance, the Aquos sense8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, whereas the V23 Pro utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 1200.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Aquos sense8 offering a dual rear camera setup of 50 MP and 8 MP, while the V23 Pro boasts a 108 MP main sensor alongside additional lenses.
- The Aquos sense8 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the V23 Pro's 4300 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 44W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Aquos sense8 launching with Android 13 and the V23 Pro on Android 12, but the Aquos is upgradable to Android 15.
- Build quality for the Aquos sense8 includes an aluminum frame and back, while the V23 Pro has a glass back and front, contributing to a slightly heavier design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos sense8
vivo V23 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, January 17
2022, January 05
Announced
2024, January 17
2022, January 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.56"
Type
IGZO OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Schott Xensation α glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 710
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video Recording
Yes
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
44W wired, 63% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 71 x 8.4 mm (6.02 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
159.5 x 73.3 x 7.4 mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
Weight
159 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Schott Xensation α), glass back
Colors
Black, Green, Copper
Sunshine Gold, Stardust Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

