Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor Magic8 (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 leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 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 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 4037547
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 80W 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
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 205 g 171 g
Price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (86/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Honor Magic8 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.