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).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Vivo Y500
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7050 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $830
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $485. Vivo Y500 was $485 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.