Vivo Y23 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 17/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by just 5 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 Blade V40 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 215g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 31/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y23 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 5 points higher (22/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (86/100 vs 31/100). 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 Blade V40 Smart: The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Unisoc Tiger T606
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" 6.7" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2376 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 108 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM
Storage 256GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no no
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 171 g 215 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6.7" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (86/100 vs 31/100).

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 Blade V40 Smart?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y23 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.