Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo X Fold5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $660 and $1160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $1160
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 230g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- 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 X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo X Fold5 by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Vivo X Fold5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.