Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo Y23

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 20/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 51
Vivo Y23
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 50
Battery 12
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 230g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo Y23, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 57 points higher (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Vivo Y23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 4592636
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no
Dimensions 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 230 g 179 g
Price $860
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (76/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y23 — 20/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

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

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