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 (2,538,751 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo Y23
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 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/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Vivo Y23 by 238.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23
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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.