Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo S30 Pro Mini
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $649 and $445. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,316,832); the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2316832
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S30 Pro Mini better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $649
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Vivo S30 Pro Mini — 74/100; 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 S30 Pro Mini (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo S30 Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2316832 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $445 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo S30 Pro Mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo S30 Pro Mini by 101.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. Vivo S30 Pro Mini was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Vivo S30 Pro Mini by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Vivo S30 Pro Mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a better fit for gamers and power users.