Vivo S17 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Vivo S17 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 22/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S17 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo S17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The Vivo S17 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S17 Pro
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 41
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 S17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 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 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S17 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo S17 Pro scores 17 points higher (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S17 Pro leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 Pro leads (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S17 Pro is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo S17 Pro: The Vivo S17 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 S17 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 1260x2800 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13, OriginOS 3 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo S17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
46
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S17 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S17 Pro is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 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 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (41/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S17 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 S17 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S17 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo S17 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S17 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S17 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S17 Pro leads on performance (10/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S17 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo S17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.