Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo V23 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 960,724); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo V23 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo V23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 230g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo V23 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (83/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo V23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V23 Pro
- Main: 108MP 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 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo V23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo V23 Pro by 387.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (93/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (84/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (83/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo V23 Pro — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.