Vivo V23 5G
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 50 MPix (S5KJNV, f/2.0, 23 mm, PDAF) + 8 MPix (Ultra Wide, 18 mm, 105°, f/2.28)
Price comparison
Average of 41 scores (from 81 reviews)
Reviews for the Vivo V23 5G
The Vivo V23 5G primarily wants to convince with its dual front-facing camera, which has a strong 50 MP sensor. However, the triple camera on the back is also promising. In addition, there is a bright AMOLED, modern communication modules, and fast charging.
Source: GSM Choice
Is it worth buying a smartphone for the sake of appearance? Usually not necessarily, but the new Vivo gives us a convincing argument for this. The sparkling gold casing looks attractive in itself, but it gets really interesting when we shine ultraviolet light on it - the illuminated areas of the phone turn blue.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/31/2022
Source: Technobig
The vivo V23 will not impress with its surprisingly low price, but it captivates with its individuality. The original idea with changing body colors deserves respect – at least it’s spectacular and beautiful. Unfortunately, the sound let us down: a mono speaker is somehow not modern. The smartphone has a good camera and excellent selfie capabilities. In addition, he has a decent margin of performance by the standards of the middle class, and the batteries are stable enough for a day to the extent of active use. If the price is revised, well, or competitors massively rise in price, then the vivo V23 has a chance. However, in the current situation, when it costs much more than analogues, you can pay attention to it only out of curiosity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/19/2022
Source: Tech Advisor
The Vivo V23 is a decent all-rounder, but in today’s mid-range market that often isn’t enough. A phone like this needs to excel somewhere, and unfortunately the selfie camera here isn’t quite good enough to deliver as the phone’s USP – especially given the odd choice to strip the OIS found in its predecessor. The design may help this phone appeal to more people, thanks to the combo of a colour-changing finish and iPhone-inspired shape, though more than most parts of the phone this is of course a matter of taste. The V23 certainly isn’t a bad phone, but it just doesn’t do enough to outpace some impressive competition, and falls short exactly where it should be strongest.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: The Mobile Indian
The Vivo V23 is overall a great package at what price its being offered. There are smartphones that have better gaming performance in the same price segment, and even better haptics and sound. But if you want great cameras, decent overall performance along with top notch build quality and design, Vivo V23 is the way to go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android Headlines
Starting at ₹29,990 (roughly $400) in India, the Vivo V23 has a lot of competition in the market. It may not be the best all-around phone you can get at this price, with stereo speakers, OIS, and official waterproof rating being some of the notable bummers. But if you’re looking for a stylish device that can capture great photos, particularly selfies, then you might not need to look beyond this phone. It certainly offers a better value than its Pro sibling.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone World
All-inclusive, vivo’s V23 5G is an able-bodied smartphone that has turned the tables in the smartphone industry. The rich features and ultra-modern design are perfect to expedite the upgrading lives of young and diverse consumers of Pakistan. The device is available in 12GB RAM + 256 GB ROM variant across Pakistan for Rs 89,999 only. Grab yours today.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2022
Source: PC Verge
The Vivo V23 is an affordable midrange phone with a dual-camera and it’s the first color-changing design device we’re reviewing, but it’s just not enough to make it stand out from the pack.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: Unbox
Our review of the vivo V23 shows that aside from its unique color-changing back, it has one of the best selfie cameras on a mid-range phone here in the Philippines. However, its steep asking price means that the V23 will be fighting its rivals at a marked disadvantage, especially since the Dimensity 920 has yet to prove itself as a powerful mid-range processor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2022
Source: Tech Advisor
The Vivo V23 is a decent all-rounder, but in today’s mid-range market that often isn’t enough. A phone like this needs to excel somewhere, and unfortunately the selfie camera here isn’t quite good enough to deliver as the phone’s USP – especially given the odd choice to strip the OIS found in its predecessor. The design may help this phone appeal to more people, thanks to the combo of a colour-changing finish and iPhone-inspired shape, though more than most parts of the phone this is of course a matter of taste. The V23 certainly isn’t a bad phone, but it just doesn’t do enough to outpace some impressive competition, and falls short exactly where it should be strongest.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Root Nation
I’ll start summing up by answering just one question: “What was I missing in the vivo V23 5G?” Undoubtedly, protection from dust and water, a more powerful processor, a well-developed FunTouch OS 12. And, of course, the price. It might seem unjustified. So, if you are looking for a decent smartphone with an unusual design and excellent front-facing cameras that allow you to take high-quality selfies and decent videos, then you should pay attention to the vivo V23 5G.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/21/2022
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Phandroid
The Vivo V23 is a pretty solid, all-around phone for you to consider if you’re looking to spend less than $500. The cameras are fast and reliable, the software is Vivo-centric but okay, and the battery will easily last you more than a day. But that color-changing back is something truly unique and awesome.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Make Use Of
There's a lot to love about the Vivo V23. It performs well, has masses of space and memory to handle anything you throw at it, and a gorgeous camera system. It's carved out a niche of selfie and TikTok lovers—and if that’s your niche then this is simply the best smartphone you’ll find for creative freedom and an edge over everyone else. From the iridescent color changing case to the focus on front cameras though, most people would get better value elsewhere and a more satisfying stock UI. It is however great to see some actual innovation in the space, and if Vivo wasn’t already on your list of smartphone makers to consider next upgrade, it definitely should be.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Yugatech
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2022
Source: Yugatech
This model didn’t get major trimmings when it comes to features compared to its higher sibling the V23 Pro, making this somewhat the more practical choice between the two. Within the premium midrange competition, there are other smartphones with better features such as IP rating, faster charging, 120Hz refresh rate, and better choice of hardware; but what the V23 has an edge on is in its cameras and that unique trendy UV design. It’s a reliable 5G-ready daily driver, plus those built-in selfie spotlights are definitely an icing on the cake.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2022
Source: Yugatech
This model didn’t get major trimmings when it comes to features compared to its higher sibling the V23 Pro, making this somewhat the more practical choice between the two. Within the premium midrange competition, there are other smartphones with better features such as IP rating, faster charging, 120Hz refresh rate, and better choice of hardware; but what the V23 has an edge on is in its cameras and that unique trendy UV design. It’s a reliable 5G-ready daily driver, plus those built-in selfie spotlights are definitely an icing on the cake.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2022
Source: GSM Arena
Once again, we have to commend vivo for including all of these features in the vanilla V23 and not just limiting them to the Pro. This means that at the end of the day, the V23 ends being just as unique as its sibling with the same particular mix of features, slashing very little, as a whole aside from the price tag. That arguably makes the V23 the more appealing of the two siblings if you just happen to find this particular and undoubtedly unique mix of features and looks appealing. If that is the case, you can rest assured that the vivo V23 is also well-rounded in most other aspects and will deliver an excellent experience. However, if you don't necessarily prioritize selfies or a conversation starter UV-reactive paint job, you can probably find better value devices elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: 91mobiles
I think Vivo should have offered a better chipset and a bigger battery on the V23. Smartphone purists and power users, in general, might find the phone a bit lacking considering the more well-rounded options available in this price bracket. That said, there is no doubt in my mind that those who love taking selfies and appreciate its stylish looks can consider the V23 5G a perfect companion.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Cashify
Vivo is mostly associated with industry-leading camera performance, and the Vivo V23 5G aims to maintain that status. As we’ll see here, style and performance go hand in hand with their product approach. Vivo claims perfection and surprise, and each new smartphone it launches lives up to the company’s claims of perfection and surprise (to some extent). The Vivo V23 is “India’s first colour changing smartphone” and “India’s first eye AF dual selfie smartphone”. The Vivo V23 5G is a significant upgrade to the V-series due to its Dimensity 920 chipset, 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED display, 64MP primary back camera, 50MP primary front camera, and an 8MP ultra-wide selfie camera. There’s also a 44W fast-charging support. The V23 stands out from the crowd because of its back panel, which changes its colour when exposed to sunlight or UV rays. Now let’s get into an in-depth review of the Vivo V23 5G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/24/2022
Source: OI Spice Tech News
The Vivo V23 was launched in January 2022, and it cost around $389 (Rs 29,000 in India) approx. The front display of the V23 offers the 6.44-inches AMOLED panel that equips a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+ content support. You are getting a dual rear camera, which introduces a 50MP primary and 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 4K video recording. As for the other hand, it includes a 64MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro with the same video recording features. Following this, you will get a color-changing back panel like the Vivo V23 Pro. As for the processing unit, you will receive the 6nm – MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset that goes up to 2.5 GHz cloaking speed, while the graphics are on a decent level Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. In terms of the software rendering, the visuals are thoroughly handled by the Funtouch 12 based Android 12 OS. As far as the battery life is concerned, the phone renders a slim Li-Po 4200 mAh battery with a 44W fast charging support. Moreover, you can choose from Sunshine Gold to Stardust Black according to your taste.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/23/2022
Source: Techradar
We got caught up in the glitz and glamor of the Vivo V23, and spent lots of our testing period marveling at its lovely design and taking numerous selfies. In these two areas, we can give the phone hearty thumbs-ups. But we still need to test many other areas, like the battery life, rear cameras and processing performance, before we pass a definitive verdict on the phone. In particular, we’ll also need to have a price before we publish our full review, so we can evaluate its value for money. As it stands, though, this may be our favorite smartphone launched at CES 2022.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2022
Foreign Reviews
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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2022
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Positive: Nice display; great cameras. Negative: Unsupported waterproof; average performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/22/2022
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 85% features: 80% display: 800% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Xataka ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 88% display: 88% mobility: 88% workmanship: 90%
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; nice selfie camera. Negative: Average gaming performance; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/10/2022
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN
Positive: Attractive price; stylish design; nice cameras; decent hardware. Negative: Slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/24/2022
Source: El Español ES→EN
Positive: Good price; long battery life; quick charging; nice main camera; excellent display. Negative: Mono speakers; weak connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2022
Source: Android Geek PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/08/2023
Rating: Total score: 76% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: 4G News PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 75% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Source: PC Guia PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% performance: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 82% mobility: 82% workmanship: 76%
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% performance: 75% display: 90% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 70% display: 89% mobility: 85% workmanship: 87%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 75% features: 68%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% features: 75% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN
Positive: Quick charging; decent hardware; nice performance; support 5G. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2022
Source: Androidiani IT→EN
Positive: Premium design; excellent cameras; high performance; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2022
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN
Positive: Decent screen; nice display; good hardware; great cameras; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2022
Source: Techprincess IT IT→EN
Positive: Good price; excellent selfie camera; stylish design; great built quality; beautiful display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/02/2022
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade IT→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; excellent cameras; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/24/2022
Source: Frandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Les Numeriques FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Charles Tech FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Clubic FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Presse Citron FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% performance: 85% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; nice performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/13/2023
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN
Positive: Modern design; solid workmanship; metal case; excellent selfie camera; decent autonomy; support 5G. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2022
Source: ITHardware.pl PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/08/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% workmanship: 100%
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Rating: Total score: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
Source: GSM Maniak PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 80%
Source: Antyweb PL→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2022
Source: Log.com.tr TR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 83%
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Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Yamobi RU→EN
Positive: Stylish design; great built quality; nice display; fast system; good cameras; support NFC module. Negative: Unsupported waterproof and dust avoiding; no headphone jack; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2022
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; slim size; light weight; nice display; good cameras; decent performance; long battery life; fast charging. Negative: No memory card slot; no mini jack; mono speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2022
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN
Positive: Excellent selfie camera; elegant design; long battery life; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/15/2022
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 82% features: 82% mobility: 88% workmanship: 8%
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN
Positive: Elegant design; nice selfie camera; beautiful display; decent processor; good performance. Negative: Relatively high price; short battery life; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2022
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Modern design; nice display; great cameras; good performance; long battery life; quick charging; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/26/2022
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Elegant design; excellent selfie camera; attractive price. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2022
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent display; decent autonomy; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/17/2022
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Nice dual selfie camera; impressive design; attractive price; good hardware; support 5G.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/15/2022
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Attractive price; stylish design; nice cameras; decent autonomy; fast charging; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/14/2022
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Positive: Elegant design; great selfie camera; high gaming performance; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/12/2022
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; excellent cameras; high performance; long battery life; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/11/2022
Source: Genk VN→EN
Positive: Excellent selfie camera; great display; powerful hardware; high performance; quick charging.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/08/2022
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; powerful processor; excellent dual selfie camera.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 01/07/2022
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Nice dual selfie camera; stylish design; powerful processor; support 5G; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/07/2022
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Impressive design; great built quality; nice selfie camera; good price; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2022
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive cameras; nice performance. Negative: Mono speakers; unsupported waterproof; mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/21/2020
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice gaming performance; beautiful display; great selfie camera; support 5G; stylish design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Source: Arena IT →EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Elegant design; beautiful display; decent cameras. Negative: Not included charger; short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2022
Comment
ARM Mali-G68 MP4: Integrated mid range graphics card with 4 clusters based on the Valhall architecture.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Dimensity 920: The Dimensity 920 is a fast mid-range SoC with an integrated 5G modem. It includes two fast ARM Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.5 GHz and six power efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.44":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.78.87%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.