{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-vivo-v80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T14:18:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S23 vs vivo V80 Lite",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging, 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 184,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-11_08_02-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 184999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-26T06:20:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 86,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 51.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 84.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 17, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "168 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 48Hz–120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.80GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.80GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.00GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide f/1.8 Dual Pixel PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 10MP Telephoto 3× Optical Zoom OIS 12MP Ultra-wide 120° Field of View LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP f/2.2 Dual Pixel Autofocus HDR Portrait Mode Night Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K @24/30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/240fps 720p @960fps HDR10+ video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion), Non-removable 3,900 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 15W Fast Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor",
                    "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": 99.6,
                "overall": 68.4
            },
            "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",
        "margin": 16,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23": 86,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23"
            },
            {
                "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": 98,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23": 51.8,
                    "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": 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": 75,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 99.6
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 39,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 3,150 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo V80 Lite charges 19W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S23 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 is listed at PKR 184,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 39,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 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 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S23 carries a 3900 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 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S23 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) 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/)."
}