Vivo iQOO U1 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 15/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO U1 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO U1 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (24/100 vs 19/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 190g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 7 points higher (22/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 23/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (24/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO U1 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 4500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 190 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (24/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (86/100 vs 62/100).

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 Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO U1 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.