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 $549 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-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 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 17 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 Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7050 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $549

  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • 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 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 66/100, 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 Vivo Y500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). 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 (72/100 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.
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 3289721
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 100W 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 $549 $345
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • 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: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
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 Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $204. Vivo Y500 was $204 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

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 (72/100 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 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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 73/100, 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. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.