Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 22/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 37 points (59/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 53
Display 100
Camera 86
Battery 7
Design 51
Value for money 41
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Higher performance (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3582 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 37 points higher (59/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Apple A18 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1870000
Geekbench Single 3400
Geekbench Multi 8300
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS iOS 18 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 171 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
7
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (53/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 7/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 37 points (59/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (53/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.