HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 528,398); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $649
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $649 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 32 points (80/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.