Huawei nova 3 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 9/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Huawei nova 3
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Lighter: 166g vs 171g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 5/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 13 points higher (22/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (52/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (52/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3 is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.