Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo Y18e

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y18e (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 17/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 346,495); the Vivo Y18e is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 51
Vivo Y18e
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo Y18e better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo Y18e, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 60 points higher (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y18e and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

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.
Vivo Y18e: The Vivo Y18e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Vivo Y18e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 4592636 346495
Geekbench Single 3640 420
Geekbench Multi 11033 1364
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 15W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 528 nits
NFC no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm
Weight 230 g 185 g
Price $860
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo Y18e
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y18e
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
Vivo Y18e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo Y18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
4592636 AnTuTu
Vivo Y18e MediaTek Helio G85
17/100 -1225.5%
346495 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Vivo Y18e by 1225.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
Vivo Y18e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (47/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (92/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18e significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (68/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y18e and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo Y18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo Y18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y18e — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo Y18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo Y18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo Y18e?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y18e is a better fit for everyday use.