Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo S16 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo S16 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo S16 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo S16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo S16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo S16 Pro by 218.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S16 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.