Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 7/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia L4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.7mm).

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia L4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 1
Design 77
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3580 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 178g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 15 points higher (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 L4 (52/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (19/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Sony Xperia L4: The Sony Xperia L4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia L4 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 156818
Geekbench Single 233
Geekbench Multi 723
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 720x1680 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 3580 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 178 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1680
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
  • 3580 mAh
  • No wireless charging
1
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 L4 (52/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (19/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia L4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Sony Xperia L4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.