Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7400); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 4,602,290).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 4602290
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $799
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.