Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo Y78
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 644,203); the Vivo Y78 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo Y78
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 644203
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 230g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo Y78, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo Y78 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 644203 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 912 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2244 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y78
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y78
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo Y78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo Y78 by 513.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y78
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo Y78?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo Y78?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y78 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo Y78?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo Y78?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo Y78?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.