Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 10/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP.

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 5 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 98
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?

  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 180g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 12 points higher (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 5 Plus: The Redmi 5 Plus 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 Redmi 5 Plus Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 218879
Geekbench Single 189
Geekbench Multi 862
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 180 g 171 g
Price $170
Camera comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 5 Plus
$170
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (52/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 5 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.