Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 19/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 9
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 5
Design 83
Value for money 82
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 173g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 3 points higher (22/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9: The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.6" 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 0W 20W
Main camera 108 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 9
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 171 g 173 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
5
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.