Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 79/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 1 points higher (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- 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 S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo S21 Pro by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S21 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Vivo S21 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.