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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo T5 5G

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo T5 5G
57.9Inno Score
39.3Performance46.7
49.4Display73.7
46.1Camera45.9
51.4Battery70.9
78.7Features57.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE11 spec wins — Vivo T5 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo T5 5G wins this phone face-off, 57.9 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and battery (+20). Samsung Galaxy S23 FE still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 57
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo T5 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 39
  • Stronger display score: 74 vs 49
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 51
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 107% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,450 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEVivo T5 5G
Screen size6.4 ″6.83 ″+7%
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1080x23401260x2800
Pixel density403 ppi449 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,450 nits3,000 nits+107%
Screen-to-body85.8 %93.8 %+9%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEVivo T5 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo
AnTuTu1,080,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 44%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,800Top 49%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEVivo T5 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@24fps4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEVivo T5 5G
Capacity4,500 mAh7,050 mAh+57%
Wired charging25 W44 W+76%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEVivo T5 5G
Weight209 g199 g+5%
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEVivo T5 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEVivo T5 5G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 FEVivo T5 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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