Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo S17
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-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 820,210); the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo S17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo S17, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). 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 S17 (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (72/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S17
- 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 S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo S17 by 381.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
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 S17 (71/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (72/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo S17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S17?
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 S17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo S17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.