Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo X Fold5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $860 and $1160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $860 vs $1160
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 230g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100; 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+ notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (65/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Vivo X Fold5 by 101.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (93/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (65/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ edges out the Vivo X Fold5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo X Fold5?
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 X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.