Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads — 45/100 vs 22/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Nova 15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 202g).
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (14/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 202g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro scores 23 points higher (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1181469 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $619 | — |
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (68/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (86/100 vs 47/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 23 points (45/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads on performance (14/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.