Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads — 58/100 vs 22/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (14/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scores 36 points higher (58/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (79/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Price | $695 | — |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (79/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (86/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 36 points (58/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on performance (14/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.