Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (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 leads — 79/100 vs 56/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 960,724); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 3353
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3998 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 23 points higher (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (83/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (83/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 23 points (79/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.