ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 51/100 vs 22/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 29 points (51/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 57
Design 18
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 9 FE better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE scores 29 points higher (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (57/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (57/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 185 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 225 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
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 9 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (57/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (86/100 vs 18/100).

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 9 FE or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 29 points (51/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.