Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 10/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 9
Battery 0
Design 81
Value for money 78
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 175g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 9/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?

  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 12 points higher (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 8: The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro Xiaomi Mi 8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 595284
Geekbench Single 563
Geekbench Multi 2006
Display 6.6" 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 2248x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 108 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 8.1
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm
Weight 171 g 175 g
Price $460
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
9
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2248x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 8
$460
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (52/100 vs 9/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (19/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.