Huawei nova 9 SE vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) 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 9 SE leads — 27/100 vs 22/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the Huawei nova 9 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 9 SE
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Longer battery life (23/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 171g vs 191g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei nova 9 SE scores 5 points higher (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (23/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $369 | — |
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (23/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (86/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.