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.
Nubia Air
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.