Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (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 21/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 221g).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 221g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 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 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | 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 | 90 Hz | — | |
| 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 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (52/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 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 M12 (86/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy M12 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.