Vivo Y23 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 50
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 200g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 50/100). 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 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.6" 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 44 MP
RAM
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 171 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 50/100).

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 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.