Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo S17 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S17 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,221,748); the Vivo S17 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Vivo S17 Pro
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 41
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1221748
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1230
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3297
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S17 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo S17 Pro, 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo S17 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 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 S17 Pro: The Vivo S17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Vivo S17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 3981427 1221748
Geekbench Single 3640 1230
Geekbench Multi 11033 3297
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 230 g 188 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo S17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo S17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • 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 S17 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo S17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100
3981427 AnTuTu
Vivo S17 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8200
39/100 -225.9%
1221748 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo S17 Pro by 225.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Vivo S17 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (92/100 vs 10/100).

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 and the Vivo S17 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (84/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 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 S17 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo S17 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo S17 Pro — 39/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S17 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo S17 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.