Honor Magic9 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) 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 Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 960,724); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 209g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 346.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.