Honor 9S vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 7/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 171g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 9S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 9S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 171g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 15 points higher (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). 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 9S (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9S (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 9S: The Honor 9S 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 9S Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 156818
Geekbench Single 233
Geekbench Multi 723
Display 5.5" 6.6"
Resolution 720x1440 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 3020 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 144 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9S
  • 5.5"
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
  • 3020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (52/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9S (19/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).

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 9S or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 9S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.