Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo Y38
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 30/100 (a 47-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 (4,592,636 vs 560,863); the Vivo Y38 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo Y38
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo Y38, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 47 points higher (77/100 vs 30/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y38 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $860 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Vivo Y38 by 718.9% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (47/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (92/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y38 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y38 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo Y38?
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 Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.