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 — 77/100 vs 35/100 (a 42-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 (4,416,758 vs 1,221,748); the Vivo iQOO Z8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1221748
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1230
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3297
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 42 points higher (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 36/100). 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 Z8 (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1221748 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1230 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3297 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 261.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (97/100 vs 10/100).
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 is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (50/100 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).
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 42 points (77/100 vs 35/100).
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 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8 — 35/100.
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 (47/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
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 everyday use.