Sony Xperia 5 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 9/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Sony Xperia 5
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Lighter: 164g vs 171g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 86/100)
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3140 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 13 points higher (22/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (52/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (19/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.