Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $649 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-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 (4,416,758 vs 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $485 vs $649
- Better camera (62/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9602 | |
| 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 | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 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 | 191 g | |
| Price | $649 | $485 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $164. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $164.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (61/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo S50 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 S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.