Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo iQOO U5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo iQOO U5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo iQOO U5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 572.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (47/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (84/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (68/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO U5 is a better fit for everyday use.