Honor Magic 2 3D vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor Magic 2 3D (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 6/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic 2 3D has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic 2 3D — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2 3D
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 5
Design 42
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic 2 3D better?

  • Overall rating 6/100
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 206g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic 2 3D vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 16 points higher (22/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 5/100). 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 Magic 2 3D (52/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 3D (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic 2 3D: The Honor Magic 2 3D 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 Magic 2 3D Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 3500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 16 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 206 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2 3D
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2 3D
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2 3D
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
5
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 Magic 2 3D (52/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 3D (86/100 vs 42/100).

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 Magic 2 3D or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic 2 3D — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 3D and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic 2 3D has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 3D or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 3D over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic 2 3D is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.