Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 22/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 33 points (55/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 13
Design 78
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3692 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 177g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 33 points higher (55/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 2450000
Geekbench Single 3608
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 40W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 177 g 171 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO 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 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
13
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (64/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 33 points (55/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.