Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo S17

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
Vivo S17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 41
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo S17, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 41/100). 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 S17 (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 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 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 S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Vivo S17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 4416758
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 230 g 186 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Vivo S17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (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 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (82/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 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 S17?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo S17?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S17 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S17?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S17?

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 S17?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.