Vivo Y23 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40

The Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (), while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) 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 Blade V40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the ZTE Blade V40 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 Blade V40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 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 Blade V40, 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 23/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 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 Blade V40 (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (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 Blade V40: The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y23 Pro ZTE Blade V40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 108 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm
Weight 171 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
ZTE Blade V40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V40
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
ZTE Blade V40
  • 5000 mAh
  • 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 Blade V40 (52/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (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 Blade V40?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the ZTE Blade V40 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 Blade V40?

The Vivo Y23 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 16/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 23/100).

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

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