Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7050); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.