Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 517,460); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
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 U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 675.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (86/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.