Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $830 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $970
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 229g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 82/100; 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 "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.