Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo V23 5G

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 28/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo V23 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Vivo V23 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo V23 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 22
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo V23 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 9 points higher (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo V23 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (54/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (76/100 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.
Vivo V23 5G: The Vivo V23 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo V23 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm
Weight 228 g 179 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo V23 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V23 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo V23 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo V23 5G
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 Vivo V23 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo V23 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (54/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (76/100 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 Vivo V23 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Vivo V23 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo V23 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 28/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo V23 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V23 5G is a better fit for everyday use.