Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (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 Nova leads — 52/100 vs 22/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 30 points (52/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
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 Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 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 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 530g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 30 points higher (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova 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 Nova (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1800x2880 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 530 g 171 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova 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 Nova (52/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (75/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (86/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 30 points (52/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.