Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 22/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 28 points (50/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 80
Battery 50
Design 43
Value for money 20
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro scores 28 points higher (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (50/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).

Huawei Mate 50 Pro: The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 50 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1324913
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2616x1212 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 149
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 205 g 171 g
Price $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
80
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2616x1212
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
50
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
$1299
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 28 points (50/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.