Motorola Moto G23 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 19/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G23 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G23
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 6
Battery 39
Design 70
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Motorola Moto G23 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 18 points higher (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (51/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G23: The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G23 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 54
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 184 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G23
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
6
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G23
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (51/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (54/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (70/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G23 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.