Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO Neo9
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,819,685); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO Neo9
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1819685
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 Neo9 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (65/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1819685 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO Neo9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 117.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 Neo9 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (65/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
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 Neo9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a better fit for active users.