Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo S16
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo S16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- 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, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 61/100). 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 (98/100 vs 61/100). 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) and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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
- Main: 64MP 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
- 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
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo S16 by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (98/100 vs 61/100).
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) and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo S16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo S16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.