Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Vivo Y500

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $830 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7050); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7050 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $830

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Vivo Y500, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (51/100 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 Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3231636
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 229 g 210 g
Launch price $830 $345
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $485. Vivo Y500 was $485 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (51/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo Y500?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Vivo Y500?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Vivo Y500?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Vivo Y500?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.