Google Pixel 8a vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 960,724); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 52

Vivo Y23 Pro

Performance 59
Display 67
Camera 52
Battery 42
Portability 83
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 960724
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1143
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3353
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)

What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Google Pixel 8a scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (83/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1433693 960724
Geekbench Single 1722 1143
Geekbench Multi 4458 3353
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 4492 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W —
Wireless charging 7W —
DXOMark (camera) 136 —
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP67 —
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 171 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
67
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
56/100 -49.2%
960724 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Vivo Y23 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (83/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.