Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Lighter: 203g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 4416758
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 230 g 203 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (82/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (46/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.