Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 15/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).
Vivo Y23 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 205g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 13/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 7 points higher (22/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 27W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (86/100 vs 43/100).
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 Black Shark 2?
The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.