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 — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 960,724); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 219g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 59/100). 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 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). 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 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y23 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
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 (89/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
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 (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.