Honor Magic Vs2 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic Vs2 leads — 41/100 vs 22/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic Vs2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic Vs2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 229g).

The Honor Magic Vs2 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 48
Design 13
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 Vs2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • 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 229g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic Vs2 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic Vs2 scores 19 points higher (41/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 leads (48/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (48/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic Vs2: The Honor Magic Vs2 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 Vs2 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2156x2344 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 20 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 229 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
  • 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 Vs2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 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 Vs2 (86/100 vs 13/100).

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 Vs2 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic Vs2 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic Vs2 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.