Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).
Vivo Y23 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.