Nokia 8.1 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 8/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia 8.1 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia 8.1 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8.1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 79
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8.1 better?

  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 180g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 14 points higher (22/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 leads (79/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (52/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8.1: The Nokia 8.1 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 Nokia 8.1 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 417439
Geekbench Single 431
Geekbench Multi 1320
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 2246x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 180 g 171 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nokia 8.1
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
4
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8.1
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2246x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8.1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8.1
$449
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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (52/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (19/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia 8.1 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.