Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Vivo S50

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $760 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 72/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ edges out the Vivo S50 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 93
Portability 29
Value for money 76

Vivo S50

Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 66
Value for money 74

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 1794400
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (93/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Vivo S50 better?

  • Lighter: 196g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $760

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 29/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Vivo S50, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 9 points higher (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (66/100 vs 29/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ Vivo S50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 4244509 1794400
Geekbench Single 3639 1923
Geekbench Multi 11047 5179
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1260x2750
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm
Weight 230 g 196 g
Launch price $760 $390

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Vivo S50

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Vivo S50

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery

Vivo S50

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
4244509 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100 -136.5%
1794400 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Vivo S50 by 136.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+

$760

Vivo S50

$390

Launch price difference: $370. Vivo S50 was $370 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (99/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (93/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (66/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ edges out the Vivo S50 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Vivo S50?

The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.