Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 80/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 4,678,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 4678468
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $649
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 2 points higher (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15T was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by just 2 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 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.