Vivo X23 smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

This year, Vivo has decided to fill all segments of the smartphone market with its devices. In 2018, the Chinese electronics giant promises to release 26 new devices under its label. How to choose a suitable device in such a variety? The company is able to satisfy any criteria for choosing a phone. The buyer will surely be able to find a reliable device with excellent functionality at an affordable price.

The Vivo X23 smartphone was presented on September 6 and, of course, it attracted attention, as the company is famous for its innovative ideas and modern technologies. The best mobile device manufacturers have long looked at Vivo's in-screen fingerprint scanner with envy. Also, an excellent camera and interesting design should ensure the popularity of Vivo models.

Vivo smartphones were initially targeted at sales in Asia. Gradually expanding, the company won the love of nine Asian markets and India, and began to occupy the fourth line in the ranking of popular and high-quality phone models. Now Vivo has started to work successfully in Russia. Perhaps they will soon start talking about it in Europe. Moreover, the company has amazing advertising in the form of sponsorship of the past and upcoming World Cup.

Equipment

The device is packed in a high-quality, reliable box with excellent printing. Everything is packed very neatly. The smartphone is produced in a single configuration, so the buyer will find in the box:

• smartphone;
• Charger;
• USB cable (cable length 1 m);
• headphones;
• protective bumper for smartphone;
• paper clip to remove the tray.

General characteristics

An inexpensive phone is not about the Vivo X23. A quick glance at the model reveals that advanced technology comes at a price. Perhaps that is why the model does not have the latest processor and not the most advanced camera, otherwise the price would be sky-high.

Vivo X23 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, proprietary shell Funtouch OS 4.5. Manufacturers have focused on copying iOS, so Android is hard to recognize here. Funtouch OS 4.5 shell turned out to be quite distinctive and stylish. This operating system is equipped with two innovations: System Turbo and Game Turbo. The first is responsible for the smoothness of the interface, the second will delight game lovers.

Design

The appearance of the Vivo X23 compares favorably with most modern phones. The device is made of glass, and the side frame is made of aluminum alloy. The glass back has only one cutout for the dual rear camera, which protrudes slightly above the body. For the case, a special 3-D glass was used, which creates an imitation of silk fabric. It looks unusual and not boring.

Vivo's designers have selected delicious, juicy colors for the novelty:

• purple;
• red;
• blue;
• orange (Logo Phone);
• purple (Logo Phone).

The Logo Phone design smartphones will only go on sale on October 1st. The devices will differ not only in color; the Vivo logo will be located on the back cover throughout the entire area.

Dimensions of the smartphone Vivo X23:

• height 157 mm;
• width 74 mm;
• thickness 7.5 mm;
• weight 160 g.

Despite the solid parameters, the phone is convenient even for one-handed operation.

Screen

The Vivo X23 smartphone is currently as close as possible to the dream of a fully frameless screen with a diagonal of 6.41 inches. Only the lower part of the frame and the peephole of the front camera stand out. The latter becomes even smaller and more inconspicuous in the designs of the Vivo Logo Phone. The screen area is undoubtedly suitable for active fans of mobile games.

Super AMOLED display matrix, 1080 by 2340 resolution (FullHD +). Extended color palette - Wide Color Gamut. All this together promises excellent color reproduction and high image quality. Previous models also featured high image quality on their screens. Surely, the X23 will give excellent performance both in normal and extreme conditions (for example, reading in the sun).

The main unique feature of Vivo is a fingerprint scanner built directly into the screen. The manufacturer promises to unlock the device by finger in 0.35 seconds.

The disadvantage of the X23 screen is that the display is not protected by anything. If the back cover of the device is covered by an impact-resistant glass, then the screen is a vulnerable spot of this model.

Performance

Reviews of previous Vivo models agree on one thing - a productive, nimble device. X23 is no exception. The processor here, of course, is not the last - the 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 670, but in the company with the Adreno 615 video chip and 8 GB RAM, the device gives very good results. The smartphone is perfect not only for watching high-quality movies, but also for demanding games. Gamers should be pleased with the presence of a special game mode Game Turbo. The built-in memory of 128 GB will help to store a sufficient amount of necessary information in the phone: movies, personal videos, photos, games, and more.

X23 supports the following wireless communications:

• Wi-Fi;
• Bluetooth 5.0;
• GPS, Glonass, Beidou;
• 4G LTE.

Sound

The smartphone has good quality sound. A separate digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is responsible for this, which processes the sound to make it loud and pleasant enough. The Vivo X23 has a 3.5mm jack for a wired headset. This is a plus, since many manufacturers are now rejecting such connectors.

Camera

When choosing a phone, the consumer is often puzzled: "Which model of smartphone is better to buy?" Often the deciding factor in this matter is having a high-end camera that delivers stunning images in all conditions.

Sample photo on Vivo X23:

The Vivo X23 smartphone has a dual rear camera of 12 and 13 megapixels. The front camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels and an aperture of f / 2.0 will delight lovers of selfies. The camera sensors are manufactured by Sony. The main feature is the presence of an ultra-wide-angle lens, with the help of which absolutely everyone will now fit in the photo. Artificial intelligence is also present to assist the process. Optical characteristics (f 1.8-2.4) deliver excellent photo quality in all conditions.

The camera has:

• autofocus;
• panoramic shooting;
• continuous shooting;
• face recognition.

Photos have deep sharpness, maximum detail. Snapshots compare favorably with competitors. Video is shot with a resolution of 8 megapixels, 30 frames per second. Shooting is high quality at any time of the day.

How Vivo X23 takes pictures at night:

Autonomy

Despite the all-glass body, the X23 does not support wireless charging. The Vivo X23 houses a non-removable, lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 3400 mAh. The battery supports fast charging. The kit comes with a 22-watt AC adapter - it is exactly responsible for fast charging. The manufacturer promises that the phone will work without additional recharging for up to 98 hours (subject to not too active use). With continuous intensive use, the charge lasts up to 15 hours - this is an excellent result.

Outcome

Comparing the current and the previous model, it is clear that the devices are minimally different from each other.

The smartphone is perfect for watching movies and playing games, for social networks and the Internet. The convenient screen will allow you to pass the time while reading. The important point will never slip away, because the Vivo X23 offers a good and convenient camera for taking photos and videos. The phone has a built-in radio that can be used with a wired headset. The device supports the use of two SIM cards at once. The device can contain two nano SIM cards at once, but they cannot be active at the same time.

On the other hand, the micro-USB connector for a smartphone of this level is somewhat strange, especially when competitors use Type-C with might and main. Another disadvantage is the lack of NFC, as contactless payments have become a part of our lives for a long time.

The screen of the previous device from Vivo was protected by the third generation Corning Gorilla Glass. The Vivo X23 smartphone cannot boast of even basic protection or oleophobic coating. What is it: the usual inattention of the manufacturer or deliberate economy? When purchasing a device, it is better to immediately purchase some kind of protective glass.

• high-quality assembly materials;
• unique design;
• beautiful screen;
• dual sim support;
• great camera;
• productive;
• fingerprint scanner in the screen;
• the presence of a 3.5 mm headset jack;
• System Turbo;
• Game Turbo;
• good autonomy.

• no NFC;
• micro USB;
• no screen protection;
• too high a price.

Where is it profitable and reliable to buy this model? Now it is still impossible to buy Vivo X23 in Russia. But if the device is very interested, the famous Chinese marketplace - Aliexpres will help. Here, the average price of a phone starts at 36 thousand rubles. Not at all budgetary cost, but everyone chooses for himself how much his device costs.