Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 22/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 228g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 15 points higher (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 19/100). 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 Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (86/100 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 Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 228 g 171 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo Y23 Pro
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 Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (54/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (86/100 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 Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.