Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; estimated prices are $660 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 956,756); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $660
- Better camera (49/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (92/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $660 | $220 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 316.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $440. Vivo Y500 Pro is cheaper by $440.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (92/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.