Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 225 g 171 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.