Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo S16
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo S16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo S16, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (72/100 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 S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo S16 by 294.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (92/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (84/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (72/100 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 S16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo S16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo S16 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo S16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for everyday use.