This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the vivo V23 5G and HUAWEI nova 15 Max smartphones.
The vivo V23 5G features a more compact 6.44-inch display, 64MP main camera, 4,200mAh battery, 44W fast charging and MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the HUAWEI nova 15 Max features a larger 6.84-inch display, 8,500mAh battery, 40W fast charging, IP65 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup. It is more affordable.
| Specs | vivo V23 5G | HUAWEI nova 15 Max |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 409 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+ and notch | 6.84-inch ~ OLED Display (1272 x 2756 Pixels, 444 ppi) with 120Hz Refresh Rate, 4000nits peak brightness and punch-hole |
| Size | 157.20 x 72.42 x 7.39 mm | 163.3 x 78.0 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 232 g |
| Build | Glass front, Glass back with color-changing finish when exposed to sunlight | Glass front, Plastic back and Aluminum inner frame |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance | |
| Colors | Stardust Black and Sunshine Gold | Golden Black, Lake Cyan, Blush Gold |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max The HUAWEI nova 15 Max has a larger, sharper, and smoother display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the vivo V23 5G is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Kirin 8000 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A77H @ 2.4GHz , 3x Cortex-A77L @ 2.19GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.84GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G610 MP4 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12 | EMUI 14.2 |
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vivo V23 5G
The vivo V23 5G has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, PD Autofocus, EIS) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (RYYB, f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Selfie Camera (f/2.0 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide Selfie Camera (f/2.3 Aperture, 105˚ FoV) -Dual LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
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vivo V23 5G
Based on the specs, vivo V23 5G has autofocus on the front camera and a more versatile front camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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vivo V23 5G
The vivo V23 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Dual Speakers (symmetrical) |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4200 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 8500 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 44W Fast Charging (FlashCharge, 68% in 30 minutes) | 40W Fast charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo) |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max
The HUAWEI nova 15 Max has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱27,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱20,888.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 4, 2022 | June 11, 2026 |
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