Nubia Air vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Nubia Air is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 39
Design 85
Value for money 97
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 172g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Air scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Unisoc T8300 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 639225
Geekbench Single 880
Geekbench Multi 2073
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 172 g 171 g
Price $182
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Air
$182
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (52/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Air is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.