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 $549 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-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 3,292,097); 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: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $820
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3292097
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100, 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 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). 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 72/100). 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 | 3292097 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | $549 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- 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: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 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 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 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $271. Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro was $271 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 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
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 72/100).
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 16 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 73/100, 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. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.