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).
Huawei nova 13i
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 199g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Huawei nova 13i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 13i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 13i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
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.
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.