Huawei nova 13i vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei nova 13i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 13i leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 13i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the Huawei nova 13i has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The Huawei nova 13i edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 41
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 13i vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei nova 13i scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13i leads (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13i notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 13i: The Huawei nova 13i 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 nova 13i Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13i
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
41
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 nova 13i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (52/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13i notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (41/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (86/100 vs 51/100).

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 nova 13i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 13i edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13i and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 13i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 13i over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 13i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.