Poco M5s vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M5s leads — 24/100 vs 22/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco M5s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Poco M5s edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 95
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 179g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Poco M5s scores 2 points higher (24/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (95/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s 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 M5s Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 179 g 171 g
Price $210
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5s
$210
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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M5s edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.