Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Lite leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the Realme 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 185g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Realme 12 Lite scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (86/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Realme 12 Lite edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.