Huawei nova 14i vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei nova 14i (2025) 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 14i leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 216g).

The Huawei nova 14i 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 14i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 50
Design 30
Value for money 92
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 216g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei nova 14i scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14i leads (50/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 14i: The Huawei nova 14i 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 14i Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 7.0" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2376 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS EMUI 14.2 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 216 g 171 g
Price $259
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 14i
$259
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
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 14i 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 14i (52/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (86/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 14i 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 14i and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.