Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo S50

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; estimated prices are $660 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,801,694); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Vivo S50
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 65
Design 55
Value for money 83
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1801694
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $390 vs $660

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo S50, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).

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 S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Vivo S50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3981427 1801694
Geekbench Single 3640 1930
Geekbench Multi 11033 4817
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1260x2750
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm
Weight 230 g 196 g
Price $660 $390
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • 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 S50
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100
3981427 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
55/100 -121.0%
1801694 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo S50 by 121.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Vivo S50
$390

Price difference: $270. Vivo S50 is cheaper by $270.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (84/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (55/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo S50 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S50?

The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.