Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $749 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,930,719); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $820
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 211g vs 230g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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) and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo X500 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.