Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo X Fold5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $1160. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1160
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 230g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo X Fold5 received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100; 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) notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (65/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo X Fold5 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $411. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $411 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (65/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo X Fold5?
Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (98/100 vs 82/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.