Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo X21i
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 8/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 232,802); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo X21i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 159g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo X21i, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 67 points higher (75/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (47/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 159 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo X21i by 1610.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo X21i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (47/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 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).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 67 points (75/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X21i — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.