Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 56/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 960,724); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 25 points higher (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 389.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (88/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.