Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2817788
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $649
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Vivo iQOO 15R was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 7 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 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.