Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo Y23
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 750,481); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 229g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo Y23, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2318 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Vivo Y23 by 180.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (77/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (72/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo Y23?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y23?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo Y23?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.