Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 22/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 9 points higher (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (52/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (51/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 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 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 27/100).

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

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