Vivo Y23 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 960,724); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 199g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y23 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y23 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.