Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 22/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Moto S30 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 33
Design 85
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 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 172g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro scores 17 points higher (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro 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 Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Moto S30 Pro: The Motorola Moto S30 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 Moto S30 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1208784
Geekbench Single 1605
Geekbench Multi 3996
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 68W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 4.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 172 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • 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 Moto S30 Pro
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (15/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro 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 Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).

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 Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

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

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto S30 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.