Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Vivo X200 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers a compact, refined flagship experience with excellent display quality at 2600 nits and strong all-around performance via Exynos 2400. Its 50MP main camera with OIS and 3x telephoto option perform admirably for everyday photography. However, Vivo X200 Pro significantly outpaces it in nearly every technical specification: 6000mAh battery versus 4000mAh, 90W fast charging versus 25W, a massive 200MP periscope telephoto with true 3.7x optical zoom, and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor that benchmarks considerably faster. The X200 Pro's 6.78-inch display boasts 4500 nits peak brightness and superior resolution at 2800x1260. Its 32MP front camera also outshines the S24's 12MP sensor. Build quality remains comparable with IP68/IP69 ratings. At $899 versus $799, the X200 Pro justifies its premium through substantially better hardware. For power users prioritizing camera versatility, battery life, and performance, Vivo X200 Pro is the superior choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
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 | 167 g | 228 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dimensions | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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