Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Vivo X21i
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 30/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 314,537); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Vivo X21i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 230g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Vivo X21i, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 47 points higher (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (94/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Vivo X21i by 1155.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (94/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.