Vivo Y23 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 750,481); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y23
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y23 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y23 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" Amoled | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y23 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y23
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y23 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y23 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y23 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y23 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y23 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y23 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.