Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $649 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-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 3,126,402); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $820
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7050 mAh
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.