Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 12/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Vivo Y23 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3300 mAh
- Lighter: 171g vs 173g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 1/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 10 points higher (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 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 Mi 9 Explorer (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (19/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 27W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 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 Mi 9 Explorer (52/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (19/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
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 Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.