vivo V23 5Gvsvivo V40 SE

vivo V23 5G
#489
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 920
RAM:8 GBGB
Storage:128 GBGB

Quick Stats

vivo V23 5G's 44W fast charging and 4200 mAh battery deliver 0-60% in 30 minutes and all-day usage.
vivo V23 5G's 6.4" AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling delivers vibrant, smooth visuals.
vivo V23 5G's triple rear and dual front cameras with 4K, night mode, and HDR deliver professional-grade photos and versatile shooting.
vivo V23 5G's Dimensity 920, 8/12GB RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage deliver smooth multitasking and performance with a 500k+ Antutu score.
vivo V40 SE
#484
Winner
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450)
RAM:8 GBGB
Storage:256 GBGB

Quick Stats

The vivo V40 SE offers a 5000 mAh battery with 44W fast charging for all-day endurance and rapid power replenishment.
The vivo V40 SE features a vibrant 6.7\" AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1800 cd/m² brightness for immersive visuals and smooth performance.
Triple-lens rear camera with 50 MP main sensor, OIS, and 120 fps slow-motion for sharp, dynamic photos and videos.
Powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 with 8 GB RAM, delivering 456,552 Antutu score and 44W fast charging for smooth multitasking.
Specifications Comparison
Specification
vivo vivo V23 5G
vivo vivo V40 SE
Model
MediaTek Dimensity 920
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450)
CPU
2x Cortex, A78 2.5 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 2.0 GHz
2x2.2 GHz Cortex, A76 +6x 2.0 GHz Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6 nm
4 nm
Frequency
2,5 GHz
2,2 GHz
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Arm Mali-G68 MC4
Qualcomm Adreno
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128 GB
256 GB
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 2.2
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
N/A
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, 3 microphones
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
500949
456552
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 73% of devices
Overall performance better than 72% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Rankings
Connectivity
vivo V23 5G
#464
vivo V40 SE
#449
Winner
Design
vivo V23 5G
#358
Winner
vivo V40 SE
#573
Display
vivo V23 5G
#479
vivo V40 SE
#220
Winner
Performance
vivo V23 5G
#544
Winner
vivo V40 SE
#573
Battery
vivo V23 5G
#637
vivo V40 SE
#115
Winner
Camera
vivo V23 5G
#365
Winner
vivo V40 SE
#554

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Scores by Category
Pros and Cons

vivo V23 5G

Strengths

Vibrant AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling for smooth performance.
Triple rear camera system with 64MP main lens and dual front cameras for versatile photography.
44W fast charging delivers 0-60% battery in 30 minutes for all-day usability.
Premium build with aluminum frame and fluorite AG glass back in UV-reactive color options.
Efficient MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor and Mali-G68 GPU for balanced performance.
Advanced features like 4K video, night mode, and HDR ensure professional-grade results.

Weaknesses

No headphone jack, relying solely on USB-C or wireless audio.
Lacks IP rating for water/dust resistance despite premium build.
No expandable storage via microSD, limiting customization.
6nm process may not future-proof against newer chipsets.
NFC support limited to select markets, restricting contactless payments.
Battery life, while decent, is not among the longest in its class.

vivo V40 SE

Strengths

Vibrant AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and high peak brightness for immersive visuals.
Long-lasting battery with 44W fast charging for rapid power replenishment.
Triple-lens rear camera system with advanced features like OIS and slow-motion video.
Sleek, lightweight design with durable build and SGS-certified screen protection.

Weaknesses

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor may struggle with heavy multitasking or gaming.
No headphone jack included, relying solely on USB-C or Bluetooth for audio.
No microSD expansion support, limiting storage flexibility.
16 MP front camera lacks advanced features compared to flagship models.
FunTouch UI not explicitly mentioned in technical specs, potentially affecting software polish.
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vivo V23 5G

vivo V23 5G combines a vibrant AMOLED display with smooth 90Hz, a powerful 5G processor, triple-camera system, dual front cameras for stunning selfies, and a sleek design with UV-reactive color options. Enjoy fast charging and all-day battery life.

vivo V40 SE

Discover the vivo V40 SE: a sleek, modern smartphone with a vibrant AMOLED display, long-lasting battery, and a triple-lens camera system for stunning photos. Available in black and violet.

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