Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 43/100 vs 22/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 253g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 25
Design 0
Value for money 0
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 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 253g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 21 points higher (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 Z Fold5 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1818396
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.6"
Resolution 2176x1812 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 253 g 171 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (31/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (25/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (86/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.