Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi Note 9S (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 20/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 37
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 9S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 210g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 2 points higher (22/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 9S: The Redmi Note 9S 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 9S 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 2400x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 210 g 171 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 9S
$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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (52/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S 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 9S (86/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 9S by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).

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

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