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 — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-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 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 960,724); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 205g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 320.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.