Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,758,268); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (48/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 5.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (48/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.