Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo Y23

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 20/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 61 points (81/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Vivo Y23
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 50
Battery 12
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 61 points higher (81/100 vs 20/100). 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 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 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: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo Y23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 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 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 225 g 179 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (74/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (78/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 61 points (81/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y23 — 20/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).

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

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

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

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