Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 220g).

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 220g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads (49/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro 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 Black Shark 4 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (49/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (86/100 vs 25/100). 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 Black Shark 4 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.6" 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm
Weight 171 g 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro 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 Black Shark 4 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (49/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (86/100 vs 25/100).

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 Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.