Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S21 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Vivo S21 Pro scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo S21 Pro by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S21 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) by just 2 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 S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.