Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y23

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 179g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Performance 89
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 67
Design 100
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 50
Battery 12
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Lighter: 155g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y23, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). 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 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic8 Pro Air: The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Air Vivo Y23
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 4430255
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 1216x2640 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 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 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 155 g 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
67
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (89/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (84/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (67/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 76/100).

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 Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y23?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y23?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y23 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y23?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y23?

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?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.