Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 22/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 28 points (50/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 65
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 24
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro scores 28 points higher (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (55/100 vs 24/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Pro: The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1726358
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 125W
DXOMark (camera) 130
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 171 g
Price $1250
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
$1250
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (51/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (55/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 28 points (50/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.