Fairphone 4 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 19/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Fairphone 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Fairphone 4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 4 better?

  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3905 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 3 points higher (22/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 4 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 750G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 517683
Geekbench Single 601
Geekbench Multi 1882
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 225 g 171 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Fairphone 4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.