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 — 64/100 vs 22/100 (a 42-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 42 points (64/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 171g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3149 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 42 points higher (64/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 is a bit better (19/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air 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 Air Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 2550000
Geekbench Single 3850
Geekbench Multi 9800
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 0W
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
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 165 g 171 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
9
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

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 is a bit better (19/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 42 points (64/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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 (70/100 vs 0/100).

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

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