Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 21/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 209g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 38
Value for money 91
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 209g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 1 points higher (22/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (91/100 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 9 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 209 g 171 g
Price $270
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270
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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (37/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (86/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

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

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.