Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Vivo X21i

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 29/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 232,802); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
Vivo X21i
Performance 17
Display 82
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 94
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3425 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 229g

  • Better portability (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Vivo X21i, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 47 points higher (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (94/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo X21i: The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Vivo X21i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3231636 232802
Geekbench Single 3041 341
Geekbench Multi 9494 779
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2280
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 3425 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 24 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm
Weight 229 g 159 g
Launch price $830
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Vivo X21i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Vivo X21i
  • 6.3" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Vivo X21i
  • 3425 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3231636 AnTuTu
Vivo X21i MediaTek Helio P60
29/100 -1288.1%
232802 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Vivo X21i by 1288.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830
Vivo X21i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (92/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (76/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (94/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo X21i?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Vivo X21i?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X21i — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo X21i?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo X21i?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Vivo X21i?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.