Honor X9c vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4300); the Honor X9c has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).

The Honor X9c is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 59
Design 56
Value for money 91
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X9c better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 195g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Honor X9c scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X9c: The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9c Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 736675
Geekbench Single 935
Geekbench Multi 2719
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1224x2700 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 195 g 171 g
Price $280
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9c
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9c
$280
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (59/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (86/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor X9c is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.