Realme 9 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Realme 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).

The Realme 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 39
Design 56
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 195g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Realme 9 Pro scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro 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 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme 9 Pro: The Realme 9 Pro 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 9 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 195 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro
  • 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 9 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
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 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).

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 9 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Realme 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Realme 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Realme 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.