Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO U5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO U5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (65/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO U5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 690.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 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 U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.