Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 22/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 217g).
Honor Magic V5
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic V5 scores 46 points higher (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $1259 | — |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (63/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (65/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (86/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 46 points (68/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.