Motorola Edge 40 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 36
Design 91
Value for money 83
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4300 mAh
  • Lighter: 167g vs 171g

  • Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Motorola Edge 40 scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 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 Motorola Edge 40 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 979624
Geekbench Single 1120
Geekbench Multi 3665
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 68W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 167 g 171 g
Price $389
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
36
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40
$389
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.