Poco M5 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M5 leads — 25/100 vs 22/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco M5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 201g).

The Poco M5 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 48
Value for money 98
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 201g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Poco M5 scores 3 points higher (25/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5 leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M5: The Poco M5 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 Poco M5 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 2408x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 201 g 171 g
Price $170
Camera comparison
Poco M5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5
$170
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, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (52/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (86/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M5 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.