Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo Y18
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y18 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 37/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 348,562); the Vivo Y18 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo Y18
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo Y18, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 43 points higher (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo Y18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y18
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- 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 Y18
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo Y18, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo Y18 by 1051.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y18
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (93/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y18?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 by 43 points (80/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo Y18?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y18 — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y18?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo Y18?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.