Vivo Y23 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 54/100 vs 22/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 32 points (54/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 32 points higher (54/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100). 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 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.6" 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 171 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (51/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100).

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 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 32 points (54/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 54/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (84/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.