Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo Y23

The Apple iPhone Air (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 Air leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Apple iPhone Air is thinner (5.6mm vs 7.4mm).

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 26
Portability 96
Value for money 62
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 2318
  • Lighter: 165g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (26/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3149 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo Y23, the Apple iPhone Air scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (96/100 vs 78/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Vivo Y23
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 2568709 750481
Geekbench Single 3850 936
Geekbench Multi 9800 2318
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2736x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 40W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 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 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 165 g 179 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
26
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2568709 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -242.3%
750481 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone Air leads Vivo Y23 by 242.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (73/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (96/100 vs 78/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

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

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.