Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 7/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.5mm).
Samsung Galaxy S9
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Lighter: 163g vs 171g
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 86/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S9 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 15 points higher (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). 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 S9 (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 583956 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 769 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2000 | — | |
| Display | 5.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $720 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S9
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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 S9 (52/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (19/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S9 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.