Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $549 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7050); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,292,097).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $840
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3292097
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $291. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $291 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (90/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.