Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 22/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 27 points (49/100 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 12S Ultra
Performance 24
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 43
Design 18
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 27 points higher (49/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (43/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (43/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1627862
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.6" 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 67W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 108 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 171 g 225 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (24/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (43/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 18/100).

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 Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 27 points (49/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).

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

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