Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo V23 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 750,481); the Vivo V23 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo V23 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V23 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo V23 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (82/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo V23 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V23 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V23 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V23 5G
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo V23 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo V23 5G by 523.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V23 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (93/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo V23 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (84/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (82/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo V23 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo V23 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.