Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo Y23

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 20/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 50
Battery 12
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 188g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo Y23, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 10 points higher (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Vivo Y23
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (42/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).

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 Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y23 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.