Honor Magic5 Lite vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 89
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 175g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic5 Lite: The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Lite Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 175 g 171 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
36
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Lite
$300
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (52/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.