ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 22/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 227g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 40 points (62/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
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 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 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 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 40 points higher (62/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (58/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 185 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 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 227 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 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 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
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 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (58/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 16/100).

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 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 40 points (62/100 vs 22/100).

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

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

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