Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads — 37/100 vs 22/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 84
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 173g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Xiaomi 12 Lite scores 15 points higher (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12 Lite: The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro Xiaomi 12 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.6" 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm
Weight 171 g 173 g
Price $370
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12 Lite
$370
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (30/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 37/100.

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.