Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 220g).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 75
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 220g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (49/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (49/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 630 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 220 g 171 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (49/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (86/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.