Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 171g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 171g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (67/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.