Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (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 Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 960,724); the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- 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 197g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 211.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.