Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi 12

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 22/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 23 points (45/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 180g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 23 points higher (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro Xiaomi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1322176
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.6" 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 171 g 180 g
Price $750
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 23 points (45/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.