Fairphone 5 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 22/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 212g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Fairphone 5 scores 3 points higher (25/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.