Apple iPhone 17e vs Vivo Y23
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 52/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 17e has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 179g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 2318
- Lighter: 163g vs 179g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Vivo Y23, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 7 points higher (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (25/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Vivo Y23 by 187.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (89/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (25/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Vivo Y23 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.