Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO U5x
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 424,216); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5x is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO U5x
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO U5x, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO U5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U5x
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO U5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO U5x by 1002.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U5x
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO U5x — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.