Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads — 30/100 vs 22/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).

The Huawei Hi nova 9z edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 19
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 190g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei Hi nova 9z scores 8 points higher (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z 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, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Hi nova 9z: The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Hi nova 9z Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" LCD IPS 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 190 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
  • 6.7" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
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 Huawei Hi nova 9z 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, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (86/100 vs 62/100).

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 Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Hi nova 9z edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

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

Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.