Honor Play9C vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 18/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).
Honor Play9C
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 190g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 4 points higher (22/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (52/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (86/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Honor Play9C by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.