ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads — 39/100 vs 22/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 238g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 56
Design 2
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 238g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 2/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate scores 17 points higher (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (56/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (56/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (86/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2448 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 18GB
Storage 512GB 256GB
OS Android 11, ROG UI Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 238 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (56/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (86/100 vs 2/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.