Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 960,724); the Xiaomi 12S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 203g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y23 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Pro leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 32.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (71/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.