Vivo Y23 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 16/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.4mm).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 6 points higher (22/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite leads (36/100 vs 19/100). 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (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 50 Lite: The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP
RAM
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: —
24
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 6.6"
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (52/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite 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 50 Lite (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 50 Lite?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.