Motorola Moto S50 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto S50 leads — 35/100 vs 22/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto S50 has the bigger battery (4310 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Moto S50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 33
Design 87
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 S50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4310 vs 4300 mAh
  • Lighter: 170g vs 171g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Motorola Moto S50 scores 13 points higher (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto S50 leads (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Moto S50: The Motorola Moto S50 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 S50 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.4" LTPO P-OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1272x2670 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 68W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 170 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 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 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (33/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).

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 S50 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.