Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo V17
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V17 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 329,457); the Vivo V17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo V17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo V17 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo V17, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo V17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 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 V17
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V17
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V17
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo V17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo V17 by 1099.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (71/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo V17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo V17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo V17 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo V17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo V17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo V17?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.