Oppo Find X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver premium experiences at $999, but they target different priorities. Oppo Find X8 Pro excels with a brighter 4500-nit display, faster 80W charging, superior camera versatility with four 50MP sensors, and more RAM at 16GB. Its MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity position it as a flagship powerhouse. Samsung Galaxy S23+ counters with a more refined design at 195g versus 215g, proven Snapdragon performance, and 8K video recording capabilities. However, its 4700mAh battery feels undersized, charging maxes at 45W, and the display brightness at 1750 nits trails significantly. For photography enthusiasts and power users seeking cutting-edge specs, the Find X8 Pro's superior battery capacity, display brightness, and charging speed justify the choice. Samsung remains excellent for video and brand ecosystem loyalty, but the Oppo offers measurably better value and technology advancement.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Oppo Find X8 Pro if…
- →Quad 50MP Hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses
- →4K@120fps Dolby Vision video recording is professional-grade
- →5910 mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Oppo Find X8 Pro
Pros
- Quad 50MP Hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses
- 4K@120fps Dolby Vision video recording is professional-grade
- 5910 mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
- IP69 durability for extreme water and dust resistance
- 4500-nit display brightness is outstanding
Cons
- Expensive at $999 with limited US availability
- ColorOS is improving but still has bloatware tendencies
- 3x zoom falls short of 5x periscope competitors
- Heavy at 215 g with a large camera bump
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Oppo Find X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (LYT-808 sensor) | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5910 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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