Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei Mate 50 (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 leads — 35/100 vs 22/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 50 has the bigger battery (4460 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 202g).

The Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Performance 22
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 47
Value for money 62
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4460 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 202g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei Mate 50 scores 13 points higher (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 50: The Huawei Mate 50 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 50 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2700x1224 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4460 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 3 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 202 g 171 g
Price $700
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
  • 4460 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
44
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 50
$700
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (52/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (86/100 vs 47/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 50 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

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

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