Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 47
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 34
Design 51
Value for money 37
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (34/100 vs 19/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (55/100 vs 37/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1600000
Geekbench Single 3300
Geekbench Multi 7600
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1290x2796 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 4674 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 171 g
Price $1059
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
34
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (47/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (52/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (34/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (55/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (47/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.