Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy M55 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M55 leads — 35/100 vs 22/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy M55 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M55
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 42
Design 75
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 M55 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 180g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M55 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy M55 scores 13 points higher (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy M55: The Samsung Galaxy M55 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 M55 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED+ 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, One UI 6.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 180 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED+
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

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 M55 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M55 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M55 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.