Honor 20 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 14/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the Honor 20 Pro 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 Honor 20 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 12
Design 72
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 14/100
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Lighter: 171g vs 182g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 8 points higher (22/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 28/100). 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 Honor 20 Pro (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 20 Pro: The Honor 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 20 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 182 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
28
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
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 Honor 20 Pro (52/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).

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 Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Honor 20 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.