Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO Z8
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z8 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo iQOO Z8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo iQOO Z8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo iQOO Z8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" LCDIPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 6.6" LCDIPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo iQOO Z8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Vivo iQOO Z8 by 280.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (93/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO Z8?
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 Z8 is a better fit for active users.