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Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra X Vivo NEX S (128GB) 04Points
Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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29Points Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB) Compare Vivo NEX S X
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

NEX S (128GB)} 4 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)18%
Lighter		vs234 grams (8.19 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner		vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (108GB available)vs+512GB (454GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
1080x2316 pixelsvs+1440x3088 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
388 PPIvs+501 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.59"vs+6.8"3%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP13 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.3" inches96%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 12MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5Wvs+45W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
17 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
ModelNEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Other model namesNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK ApexGalaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandVivoSamsung
Release date6/1/20182/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)234 grams (8.19 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.59" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2316 pixels1440x3088 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI501 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

πŸ€– Operating System

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 5.1 / 6.0

βš™οΈ Processor

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)512GB (454GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

πŸ“· Camera

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4		(quad camera)
200 megapixels
10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12Β΅mPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12Β΅mPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120Β°1/2.55"1.4Β΅mPDAFSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.3" inches
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixel0.6Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera		β€’ Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red
β€’ Samsung DeX
β€’ Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
β€’ S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency

☒️ Radiation rate

Vivo NEX S (128GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)
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