Huawei nova 5T vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 16/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 5T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 5T by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 38
Battery 5
Design 82
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3750 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 174g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 6 points higher (22/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 38/100). 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Huawei nova 5T are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 5T: The Huawei nova 5T is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 5T Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 3750 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 174 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 32MP
38
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5T
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Huawei nova 5T are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 5T by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei nova 5T is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.