Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 56/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 960,724); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 172g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 11 points higher (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 29.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.