Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 11/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 15
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?

  • Overall rating 11/100
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 188g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 11 points higher (22/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Mate 20: The Huawei Mate 20 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 Mate 20 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.5" LCD 6.6"
Resolution 2244x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 22W
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 171 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20
$799
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (52/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (86/100 vs 65/100).

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 Mate 20 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.