Honor 9 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 9/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 171g).
Honor 9
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Lighter: 155g vs 171g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 20MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 13 points higher (22/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (52/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | — | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $400 | — |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (52/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9 (19/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 9 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.