Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 960,724); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 235g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y23 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 80.8% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.