{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-vs-vivo-v80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:48:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs vivo V80 Lite",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 204,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-27-2026-10_40_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 204999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T05:59:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 58.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 87.3,
                "overall": 80.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "158 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.4 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 920 (Exynos) / Adreno 730 (Snapdragon)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable Upgradable to Android 16 One UI 8 ) Samsung provides 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, PDAF 12 MP Ultra-wide, 123° LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Expert RAW, Night Mode, Portrait Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "10 MP, f/2.4 HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Super Steady Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging Wireless PowerShare (Reverse Wireless Charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (or Nano-SIM + eSIM, depending on market)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 with A2DP and LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo V80 Lite",
            "slug": "vivo-v80-lite",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)",
                    "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,",
                    "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe",
        "margin": 11.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 82,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 98,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 58.8,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 50,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 87.3,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 59,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,550 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo V80 Lite charges 19W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.9 points. It wins on performance and camera. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is listed at PKR 204,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 59,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE carries a 4500 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 25W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs the Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}