Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 22/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 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 229g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 33 points higher (55/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2500131 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (48/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (63/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (86/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 33 points (55/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.