Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y23
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 20/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo Y23
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y23, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 11 points higher (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y23?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y23?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y23 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y23?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.