Honor X5b vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 17/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5b 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 194g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Honor X5b by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 42
Design 57
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X5b better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 194g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 5 points higher (22/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X5b 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 X5b significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X5b notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5b (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X5b: The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X5b Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 195539
Geekbench Single 189
Geekbench Multi 781
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 4GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 530 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 194 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor X5b
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X5b significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (52/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X5b notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5b (86/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Honor X5b by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor X5b is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.