Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 22/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z70S Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 63
Design 15
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 228g

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

Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 48 points higher (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z70S Ultra Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 3228937
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 228 g 171 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6600 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z70S Ultra
$799
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (63/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (86/100 vs 15/100).

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 Z70S Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.