Honor Magic5 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor Magic5 Pro (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 Magic5 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 22/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).

The Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 34 points (56/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 82
Battery 59
Design 26
Value for money 48
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (82/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 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 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic5 Pro scores 34 points higher (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Honor Magic5 Pro: The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2848x1312 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 152
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 219 g 171 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
82
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1312
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
59
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Pro
$900
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (59/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (86/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 34 points (56/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on camera score (82/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.