Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads — 23/100 vs 22/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 3s edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 2
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 31
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 215g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 3s scores 1 points higher (23/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 215 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (52/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (86/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.