Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 960,724); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 233g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 164.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.