Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 16/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 36
Design 43
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 205g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 6 points higher (22/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) leads (36/100 vs 19/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy A12 (India): The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Exynos 850 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 234339
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 836
Display 6.5" PLS IPS 6.6"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11, One UI 3.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 205 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (52/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (86/100 vs 43/100).

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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.