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 — 72/100 vs 8/100 (a 64-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 (3,942,923 vs 232,802); 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).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Vivo X21i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 159g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Vivo X21i, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 64 points higher (72/100 vs 8/100). 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 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (47/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
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: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 1593.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (47/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (69/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 64 points (72/100 vs 8/100).
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 72/100, the Vivo X21i — 8/100.
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 (47/100 vs 6/100).
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 (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.