Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 14/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A50 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 15
Battery 12
Design 92
Value for money 86
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 171g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 25MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 8 points higher (22/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (86/100 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 A50 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 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 A50 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Exynos 9610 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 352871
Geekbench Single 370
Geekbench Multi 1021
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 25 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 166 g 171 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
15
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350
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 A50 (52/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A50 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.