Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 22/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 80
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 80
Design 51
Value for money 48
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 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 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 60 points higher (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Honor Magic8 Pro: The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 3147042
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 171 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
80
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100).

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 Magic8 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (80/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.