Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $860 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,716,234).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4716234
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $860
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Vivo iQOO 16 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ by just 8 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 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.