Samsung Galaxy M31s vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy M31s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M31s leads — 24/100 vs 22/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M31s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M31s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 203g).

The Samsung Galaxy M31s edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M31s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 48
Battery 46
Design 46
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 M31s better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 19/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 203g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M31s vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy M31s scores 2 points higher (24/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31s leads (46/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy M31s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31s notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (46/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy M31s: The Samsung Galaxy M31s 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 M31s Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Exynos 9611 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 355351
Geekbench Single 365
Geekbench Multi 1107
Display 6.5" Super AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 6000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 25W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 10, One UI 2.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 159.3×74.4×9.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 203 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31s
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31s
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M31s
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
46
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 and the Samsung Galaxy M31s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31s notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (46/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (86/100 vs 46/100).

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 M31s or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M31s edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M31s and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M31s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M31s over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M31s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.