Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $649 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 7500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,120,347).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 228g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $649
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 120.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $359. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (52/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.