Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Vivo Y81i
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 155,362); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Vivo Y81i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 230g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Vivo Y81i, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (85/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Vivo Y81i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y81i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y81i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y81i
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Vivo Y81i by 2442.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y81i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (85/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo Y81i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Vivo Y81i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo Y81i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Vivo Y81i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Vivo Y81i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.