Poco M8 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 35/100 vs 22/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 49
Design 77
Value for money 92
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 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 178g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Poco M8 scores 13 points higher (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (49/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (49/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M8: The Poco M8 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 M8 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 840643
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2920
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2392 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5520 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 178 g 171 g
Price $259
Camera comparison
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8
  • 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
Poco M8
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M8
$259
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (52/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (49/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.