Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 960,724); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (69/100 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 200g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 300.0% 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.