Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $649 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7050); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $840
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.