Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo Y23

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo Y23 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 20/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 50
Battery 12
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo Y23, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 13 points higher (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Vivo Y23
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (50/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (60/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (76/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo Y23?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo Y23?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y23 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo Y23?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.