Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Vivo Y23
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 52/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 2318
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3998 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 206g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Vivo Y23, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 27 points higher (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (78/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Vivo Y23 by 242.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (94/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 27 points (79/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.