Realme 9i vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9i leads — 23/100 vs 22/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9i 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 190g).

The Realme 9i edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 9i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 190g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Realme 9i scores 1 points higher (23/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i 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 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9i (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9i (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme 9i: The Realme 9i 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 9i Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
DXOMark (camera) 75
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) 480 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 190 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
23
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Realme 9i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
  • 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 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9i (52/100 vs 23/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9i (86/100 vs 62/100).

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 9i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Realme 9i edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 23/100).

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

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