Samsung Galaxy S24 UltravsVivo X200 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Vivo X200 Pro wins
Verdict
Vivo X200 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Vivo X200 Pro is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — camera is its standout. At USD 1,099, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Vivo X200 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (512 GB).
- Vivo X200 Pro takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,500 nits).
- Vivo X200 Pro takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Vivo X200 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (90 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Vivo X200 Pro.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.8 in vs 6.78 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 505 ppi vs 452 ppi.
Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want…
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,200,000 pts vs 1,900,000 pts.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 256 GB.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want a better camera — 153 pts vs 144 pts.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 45 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Vivo X200 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if price matters most. It costs USD 1,099, the lowest price in this group.
Vivo X200 Pro
Choose Vivo X200 Pro if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,099.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 200 MP camera
- S Pen built in
- Bright display
- Heavy
- 45 W charging
- Sharp corners
Vivo X200 Pro
- 200 MP periscope zoom
- Zeiss cameras
- 6,000 mAh battery
- Software bloat
- Limited availability
- Heavy