Huawei P20 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei P20 (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 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei P20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 65
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 171g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 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 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 leads (65/100 vs 55/100). 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 P20 (52/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 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 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 5.8" LCD 6.6"
Resolution 2240x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 22W
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 165 g 171 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
6
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20
$649
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (52/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (19/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 6/100).

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

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