Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 22/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 41 points (63/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 215g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 41 points higher (63/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 215 g 171 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 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 Red Magic 11 Air (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (65/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (86/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 41 points (63/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.