Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z8
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z8 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-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 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo iQOO Z8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" LCDIPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 6.6" LCDIPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo iQOO Z8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z8 by 277.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z8 is a better fit for active users.