Honor 200 Smart vs Vivo Y38
The Honor 200 Smart (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y38 leads — 45/100 vs 40/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y38 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo Y38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 200 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 200 Smart
Vivo Y38
What makes Honor 200 Smart better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better display (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
- Better camera (30/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 200 Smart vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo Y38 scores 5 points higher (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 leads (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 200 Smart is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Honor 200 Smart (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 200 Smart and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 200 Smart | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 55 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 200 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 200 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 200 Smart
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 200 Smart and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 200 Smart is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Honor 200 Smart (30/100 vs 7/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y38 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 200 Smart and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 200 Smart or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo Y38 edges out the Honor 200 Smart by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 200 Smart and the Vivo Y38?
The Honor 200 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo Y38 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 200 Smart or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo Y38 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Honor 200 Smart over the Vivo Y38?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo Y38 (30/100 vs 7/100).