Nubia Z50S Pro vs Realme V23

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Realme V23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 23/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23 doesn't; the Realme V23 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Realme V23 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Realme V23
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme V23 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Realme V23, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 14 points higher (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23 (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (62/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme V23: The Realme V23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Realme V23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 810
AnTuTu 569913
Geekbench Single 684
Geekbench Multi 1900
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 228 g 190 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Realme V23
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme V23
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Realme V23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Realme V23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23 (51/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23 (54/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme V23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (62/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Realme V23?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Realme V23 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Realme V23?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Realme V23 — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Realme V23?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Realme V23?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V23 is a better fit for everyday use.