Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 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 Note 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 5
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 96
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?

  • Better value for money (96/100 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 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 5 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 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 5 leads (96/100 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 Note 5 (52/100 vs 1/100). 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 Note 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 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 Note 5 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 282713
Geekbench Single 294
Geekbench Multi 1083
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 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 180 g 171 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • 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 Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 5
$200
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 Note 5 (52/100 vs 1/100).

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 Note 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

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

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

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

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

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 1/100).

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

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