Lava Virat V1 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 21/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 153,667); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 56 points higher (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat V1 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Lava Virat V1 by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 by 56 points (77/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.