Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Vivo Y21
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 30/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); the Vivo Y21 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Vivo Y21, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 42 points higher (72/100 vs 30/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (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 Y21 (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (38/100 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 Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Vivo Y21 by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (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 Y21 (47/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (69/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (38/100 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 Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 42 points (72/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y21 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Vivo Y21?
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 Y21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.