Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 9/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 4a 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4a 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 9
Design 90
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 171g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3885 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 2MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 9/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 13 points higher (22/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 9/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (52/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Google Pixel 4a 5G: The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 4a 5G Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 597974
Geekbench Single 799
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.2" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 3885 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 2 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 168 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
6
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • 3885 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (52/100 vs 6/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).

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 Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4a 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.