Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei P20 Pro (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 14/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei P20 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Huawei P20 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 27
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 48
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 14/100
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 40MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 180g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 8 points higher (22/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 27/100). 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Huawei P20 Pro: The Huawei P20 Pro 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 P20 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2240x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 22W
Main camera 40 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 180 g 171 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
27
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20 Pro
$899
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
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 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (52/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Huawei P20 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.