Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $660 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,013,168).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $840
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4013168
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 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 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro 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 iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.