Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo Y23

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 52/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 750,481); the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 201g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo Y23, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 11 points higher (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Vivo Y23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1436722 750481
Geekbench Single 1500 936
Geekbench Multi 4200 2318
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 201 g 179 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -91.4%
750481 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Vivo Y23 by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (68/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (50/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo Y23?

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo Y23?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo Y23?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo Y23?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo Y23?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.