Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $860 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 953,150); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $860
- Better portability (60/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (60/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 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 Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 394.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Vivo Y500 Pro was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (60/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the Vivo Y500 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 Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.