Vivo X21i vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 8/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP.

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X21i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X21i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo X21i better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 171g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3425 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X21i vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 14 points higher (22/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo X21i: The Vivo X21i 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 X21i Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.3" Super AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2280 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 3425 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 159 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo X21i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
6
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X21i
  • 6.3" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X21i
  • 3425 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (19/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).

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 X21i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X21i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo X21i and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo X21i has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X21i over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.