Vivo S15 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Vivo S15 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S15 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S15 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo S15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The Vivo S15 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15 Pro
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S15 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 188g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S15 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo S15 Pro scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 Pro leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S15 Pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo S15 Pro: The Vivo S15 Pro 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 S15 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1089139
Geekbench Single 1139
Geekbench Multi 3842
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×8.6 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo S15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
38
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S15 Pro
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S15 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S15 Pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S15 Pro (86/100 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 S15 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S15 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo S15 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 38/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S15 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S15 Pro leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S15 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S15 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.