ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo Y23
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (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 leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 750,481); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 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 camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo Y23, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 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 | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Vivo Y23 by 317.9% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo Y23?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.