Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini 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 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $749
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). 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 S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $264. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $264 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
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 S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini 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 S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.