Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 960,724); the Sony Xperia 1 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 192g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (83/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 118.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (81/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (83/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.