Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo Y78 (t1)

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (t1) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 41/100 (a 39-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 (3,981,427 vs 530,583); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y78 (t1) doesn't; the Vivo Y78 (t1) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) by 39 points (80/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 98
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money 72
Vivo Y78 (t1)
Performance 42
Display 42
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2032
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 (t1) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 230g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo Y78 (t1), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 39 points higher (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (t1) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y78 (t1): The Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Vivo Y78 (t1)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6020
AnTuTu 3981427 530583
Geekbench Single 3640 724
Geekbench Multi 11033 2032
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2388
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 230 g 190 g
Launch price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
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
86
battery
Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Vivo Y78 (t1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100
3981427 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 (t1) MediaTek Dimensity 6020
41/100 -650.4%
530583 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Vivo Y78 (t1) by 650.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Vivo Y78 (t1)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (93/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (52/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) (86/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (t1) 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 Y78 (t1)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (t1) by 39 points (80/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y78 (t1) — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.