Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 960,724); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 218g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 70

Vivo Y23 Pro

Performance 59
Display 67
Camera 52
Battery 42
Portability 83
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 960724
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1143
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3353
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)

What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 218g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 3128552 960724
Geekbench Single 3100 1143
Geekbench Multi 9760 3353
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.6"
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 45W —
Wireless charging 15W —
DXOMark (camera) 151 —
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 218 g 171 g
Launch price $1299 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
67
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3128552 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
56/100 -225.6%
960724 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 225.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Vivo Y23 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (88/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.