Nothing Phone (1) vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (1) leads — 35/100 vs 22/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (1) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (1) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 193g).

The Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 27
Design 58
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (27/100 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 193g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing Phone (1) scores 13 points higher (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (27/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (1) Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 830458
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 193 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (1) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (27/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (86/100 vs 58/100).

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 Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.