PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S23+ vs T4 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → T4 5G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · T4 5G 72 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Vivo T4 5G $260
Buy with care$11.62/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23+ 70T4 5G 80

The T4 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 5000 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy S23+ 85T4 5G 64

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S23+ 79T4 5G 55

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy S23+ 74T4 5G 100

7,300mAh vs 4,700mAh — the T4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23+ 24T4 5G 27

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy S23+ 69T4 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23+T4 5G
Price (street)$206$260
Display6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,700 mAh7,300 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless90W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm
Weight196 g199 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilFeb 2028Apr 2028

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