Vivo S16 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16 leads — 39/100 vs 22/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo S16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Vivo S16
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 182g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo S16 scores 17 points higher (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 leads (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 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.
| Specification | Vivo S16 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | — | — |
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 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.
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo S16 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo S16 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.