Honor 90 Smart vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Smart leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4300); the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The Honor 90 Smart edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 85
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor 90 Smart scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 90 Smart: The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Smart Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 35W
DXOMark (camera) 79
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 171 g
Price $355
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90 Smart
$355
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 90 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 90 Smart (52/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (86/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor 90 Smart edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.