Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) 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 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 22/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 55 points higher (77/100 vs 22/100). 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 (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 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 / 1TB | 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 | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (86/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 55 points (77/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
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 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S 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.