Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo Y21e
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 424,216); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't; the Vivo Y21e is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo Y21e
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo Y21e, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). 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 Y21e (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo Y21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
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 Y21e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo Y21e by 846.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo Y21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo Y21e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.