Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (48/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 (International), Origin OS Ocean (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.8×75.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO 9 Pro by 261.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (48/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.