Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9x
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9x (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 49/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 737,054); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9x is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9x
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9x better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9x, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 31 points higher (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9x notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 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 Z9x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9x by 444.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9x
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9x notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x by 31 points (80/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9x — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.