Realme 8i vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 8i leads — 29/100 vs 22/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 8i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 194g).

The Realme 8i edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 8i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 194g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Realme 8i scores 7 points higher (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 8i leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 8i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme 8i: The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 8i Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 493222
Geekbench Single 678
Geekbench Multi 1895
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 194 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Realme 8i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 8i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (52/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 8i notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (86/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Realme 8i edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.