Motorola Moto G17 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G17 leads — 23/100 vs 22/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Moto G17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G17 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 96
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Motorola Moto G17 scores 1 points higher (23/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 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 Moto G17 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 5200 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 171 g
Price $198
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G17
$198
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (52/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (86/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G17 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.