Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 11/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 16 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 171g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A40 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 8
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 93
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A40 better?
  • Lighter: 140g vs 171g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 8/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A40 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 11 points higher (22/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 leads (93/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A40 (52/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A40: The Samsung Galaxy A40 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 Samsung Galaxy A40 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 7904 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 241600
Geekbench Single 330
Geekbench Multi 975
Display 5.9" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3100 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 16 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 140 g 171 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
8
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40
  • 5.9" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
  • 3100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A40
$250
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 Samsung Galaxy A40 (52/100 vs 8/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (19/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A40 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A40 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A40 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.