Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5160); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,386,903); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2386903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 79/100). 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 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro 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 Neo9 Pro (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2386903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5160 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro 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 Neo9 Pro (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (84/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
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 Neo9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users.