Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (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 Air leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 960,724); the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Apple iPhone Air is thinner (5.6mm vs 7.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3353
- Lighter: 165g vs 171g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 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 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (42/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.