Nubia Z20 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 16/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 186g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Nubia Z20 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z20 better?

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 186g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 6 points higher (22/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 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 Z20 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 27W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 186 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (52/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (86/100 vs 67/100).

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 Z20 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Nubia Z20 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.