Sony Xperia 1 V vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 V (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 Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 22/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 187g).

The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 48
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 187g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 21 points higher (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 V Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1761879
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.5" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 187 g 171 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (52/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (86/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.