Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.
Huawei nova 9
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 175g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei nova 9 scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (30/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.