Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 213g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (66/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G 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 Pura 90 Pro 5G Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Kirin 9030S MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 213 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
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, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (66/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 33/100).

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 Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.