Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S leads — 41/100 vs 22/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Vivo Y23 Pro
Xiaomi 12S
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 179g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 76/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 19 points higher (41/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 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) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (35/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.