Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Vivo X200 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ delivers a premium Android flagship experience with excellent display quality and reliable performance, though it's hampered by the aging Exynos 2400 chipset. Vivo X200 Pro counters with significantly superior specs: a larger 6.78-inch display hitting 4500 nits (vs 2600), MediaTek's powerful Dimensity 9400 processor, 90W charging (vs 45W), and a 6000mAh battery. Camera capabilities differ strategically—Samsung excels at computational photography with strong optical zoom, while Vivo's 200MP periscope telephoto and 32MP front camera offer raw versatility. Vivo's IP69 rating also outclasses Samsung's IP68. Performance-wise, the Dimensity 9400 edges Exynos 2400 noticeably. However, Samsung's One UI software polish and proven optimization ecosystem remain competitive advantages. For most users prioritizing raw specs, battery longevity, and charging speed, Vivo X200 Pro offers exceptional value at $100 less.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24+ if…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
Buy the Vivo X200 Pro if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with ZEISS optics produces stunning zoom photos
- →Massive 6000 mAh battery is best-in-class for a flagship
- →4500-nit peak brightness is the highest of any phone in 2024
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
Vivo X200 Pro
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with ZEISS optics produces stunning zoom photos
- Massive 6000 mAh battery is best-in-class for a flagship
- 4500-nit peak brightness is the highest of any phone in 2024
- IP69 rating means it withstands high-pressure water jets
- Dimensity 9400 matches Snapdragon 8 Elite in performance
Cons
- Heavy at 228 g and thick at 9 mm
- Limited availability in North American markets
- Funtouch OS is less polished than One UI or iOS
- Expensive at $899 with fierce competition from Samsung and Xiaomi
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24+ | Vivo X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 228 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm | 164.1 x 75.1 x 9.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.57, OIS (VCS True Color sensor) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | 200 MP, f/2.67, 3.7x periscope zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 119-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Immortalis-G925 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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