Huawei Pura 90 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 leads — 48/100 vs 22/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).

The Huawei Pura 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 77
Design 37
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 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 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 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 scores 26 points higher (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pura 90: The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Kirin 9010s MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1248520
Geekbench Single 1421
Geekbench Multi 4323
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1320x2856 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 210 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2856
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (15/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (77/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (86/100 vs 37/100).

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 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Huawei Pura 90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.