Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo S50
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $649 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 72/100 (a 8-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 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo S50
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $649
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo S50, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 8 points higher (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 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 S50 — 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 S50 (99/100 vs 75/100). 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 S50 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2750 | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo S50 by 160.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $259. Vivo S50 was $259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (99/100 vs 75/100).
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 S50 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Vivo S50 by just 8 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.