Vivo Y23 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 189g).

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — 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
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 25
Design 63
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 189g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 63/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 63/100). 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.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.6" 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 171 g 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S 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 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (25/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 63/100).

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 ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.