Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Vivo Y18i
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. 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 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo Y18i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Vivo Y18i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Vivo Y18i, 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 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y18i (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Vivo Y18i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 528 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y18i
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y18i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y18i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (93/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y18i (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo Y18i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Vivo Y18i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y18i — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo Y18i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Vivo Y18i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.