Nubia Z40S Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads — 48/100 vs 22/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z40S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).

The Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 43
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 26 points higher (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro 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 Z40S Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 205 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (51/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (86/100 vs 43/100).

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 Z40S Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.