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).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $204. Vivo Y500 was $204 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.