Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,289,721 vs 1,025,251); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Performance 58
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 63
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3289721 vs 1025251
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2967
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 229g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (63/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3289721 1025251
Geekbench Single 3041 1131
Geekbench Multi 9494 2967
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm
Weight 229 g 194 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
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
72
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3289721 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
58/100 -220.9%
1025251 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 220.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (92/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (52/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) 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 iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.