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).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo Y23 Pro

Performance 59
Display 67
Camera 52
Battery 42
Portability 83
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

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).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.

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
52
camera

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
67
display

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Vivo Y23 Pro

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y23 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y23 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
56/100
960724 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +4.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

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.