Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2817788
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $749
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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) is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Vivo iQOO 15R was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 4 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 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.