Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 6/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 2
Design 56
Value for money 46
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 8 better?

  • Overall rating 6/100
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 195g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 16 points higher (22/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 2/100). 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 Note 8 (52/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (19/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy Note 8: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 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 Note 8 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 8895 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 437463
Geekbench Single 419
Geekbench Multi 1445
Display 6.3" Super AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2960x1440 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 15W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 195 g 171 g
Price $929
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
  • 6.3" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2960x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
2
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
$929
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 Note 8 (52/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (19/100 vs 2/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (86/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.