Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $860 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 3,758,268); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $860
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (48/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 25.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Vivo iQOO 15 was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (48/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.