Huawei nova 11 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 11 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The Huawei nova 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 44
Design 65
Value for money 79
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 11 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 188g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei nova 11 Pro scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro leads (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 11 Pro: The Huawei nova 11 Pro 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 Huawei nova 11 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.8" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2652x1200 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 171 g
Price $450
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2652x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 11 Pro
$450
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro 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 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 11 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.