Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 960,724); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 231g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 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/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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 Max and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.