Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $499 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 956,756); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3185
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $499
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $220 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 260.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $279. Vivo Y500 Pro was $279 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (93/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Vivo Y500 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.