Vivo V21s vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V21s leads — 27/100 vs 22/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo V21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo V21s edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 15
Design 80
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo V21s better?

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 176g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V21s vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo V21s scores 5 points higher (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (19/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo V21s: The Vivo V21s 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 V21s Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 800U MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 551706
Geekbench Single 752
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2404 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 44 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 176 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo V21s
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo V21s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo V21s
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
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 V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (19/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

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 V21s or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo V21s edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo V21s and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo V21s has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Vivo V21s over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.