Vivo S16 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16 Pro leads — 37/100 vs 22/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo S16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16 Pro
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 37
Design 72
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S16 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 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 182g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S16 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo S16 Pro scores 15 points higher (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 Pro leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 Pro leads (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 Pro is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo S16 Pro: The Vivo S16 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 S16 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1221748
Geekbench Single 1230
Geekbench Multi 3297
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13, Origin OS 3 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 182 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo S16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S16 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 Pro is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 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 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (37/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).

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 S16 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo S16 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S16 Pro leads on performance (10/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S16 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.