Vivo V40 SE vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40 SE leads — 32/100 vs 22/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V40 SE has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo V40 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo V40 SE is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V40 SE
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 42
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 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 185g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V40 SE vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo V40 SE scores 10 points higher (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo V40 SE: The Vivo V40 SE 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 V40 SE Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 560863
Geekbench Single 923
Geekbench Multi 2249
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 185 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo V40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo V40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo V40 SE
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
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 V40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (86/100 vs 68/100).

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 V40 SE or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo V40 SE is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo V40 SE and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo V40 SE has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo V40 SE or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Vivo V40 SE over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.