Honor Magic V2 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V2 leads — 45/100 vs 22/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 231g).

The Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 23 points (45/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 55
Battery 48
Design 11
Value for money 24
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 231g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic V2 scores 23 points higher (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (48/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (48/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (86/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (55/100 vs 24/100).

Honor Magic V2: The Honor Magic V2 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 V2 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1738135
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2156x2344 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
DXOMark (camera) 117
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 20 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 231 g 171 g
Price $1249
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
55
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V2
$1249
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (48/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (86/100 vs 11/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (55/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 23 points (45/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic V2 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.