Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Vivo Y23
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Vivo Y23 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 20/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Vivo Y23
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Vivo Y23, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 16 points higher (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 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 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (54/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (76/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo Y23?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Vivo Y23?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y23 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Vivo Y23?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.