Vivo Y23 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Play

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 7/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3000); the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 171g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi Play — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi Play
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3000 mAh

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 171g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 15 points higher (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). 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 Play (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). 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 Mi Play: The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro Xiaomi Mi Play
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 199111
Geekbench Single 476
Geekbench Multi 828
Display 6.6" 5.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2280
Refresh rate
Battery 4300 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC no no
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm
Weight 171 g 150 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
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 Play (52/100 vs 0/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).

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 Mi Play?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi Play — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 7/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.