Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 22/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 92
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 185g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro scores 17 points higher (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro: The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro 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 Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 902815
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2392 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 185 g 171 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
$261
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.