Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo S16e

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Vivo S16e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 37
Design 66
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo S16e, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). 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 27/100). 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 S16e (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 S16e (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo S16e: The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Vivo S16e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 3981427
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" 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 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 230 g 187 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo S16e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo S16e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
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
84
battery
Vivo S16e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Vivo S16e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (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 S16e (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (84/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (66/100 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).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo S16e — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S16e?

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 S16e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.