Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $660 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 80/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 3,758,268); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $660
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 6 points higher (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (48/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 6.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $61. Vivo iQOO 15 was $61 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (48/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.