Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (93/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Vivo S21 Pro by 100.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S21 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (93/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Vivo S21 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo S21 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. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.