Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 22/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 53 points (75/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 230g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 53 points higher (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 3981427
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 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 IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 230 g 171 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (84/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (86/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 53 points (75/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.