Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $830 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7050); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,543,672); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3543672
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7050 mAh
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $830
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 66/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ by 9.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo X500 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.