Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo S16e

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 93
Portability 29
Value for money 76

Vivo S16e

Performance —
Display 80
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?

  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (93/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Vivo S16e better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 230g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 29/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo S16e, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S16e (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 29/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Vivo S16e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 4716234 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 120W 66W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) — 1300 nits
NFC — yes
Dimensions — 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 230 g 187 g
Launch price $860 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Vivo S16e

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Vivo S16e

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
93
battery

Vivo S16e

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+

$860

Vivo S16e

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S16e (52/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (93/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (70/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo S16e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.