Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. 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 8000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) 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). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). 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 11 Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 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 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
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 11 Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.