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.

The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12S
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12S: The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 12S
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12S
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi 12S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.