Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Smart leads — 24/100 vs 22/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Smart has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 186g).
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 186g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor 500 Smart scores 2 points higher (24/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Smart leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (52/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (86/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor 500 Smart edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.