ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Vivo Y23
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 750,481); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Vivo Y23, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Vivo Y23 by 338.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (93/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (67/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.