Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo V21s
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 47/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 562,447); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo V21s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 562447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 230g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo V21s, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 33 points higher (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo V21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 562447 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 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 V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo V21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo V21s by 613.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (93/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo V21s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (86/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 33 points (80/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo V21s — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo V21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.