Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Vivo S18e

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 31/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo S18e is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e by 41 points (72/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 69
Design 12
Value for money 55
Vivo S18e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 46
Design 58
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Vivo S18e, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 41 points higher (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S18e (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S18e (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S18e: The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Vivo S18e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm
Weight 230 g 193 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo S18e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo S18e
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Vivo S18e
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S18e (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S18e (69/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (58/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo S18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e by 41 points (72/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Vivo S18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo S18e — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo S18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo S18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Vivo S18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.