Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo V40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+; estimated prices are $649 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,811,490); the Vivo V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo V40 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1811490
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $600 vs $649
- Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo V40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.4×75.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $649 | $600 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V40 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V40 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo V40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo V40 Pro by 143.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Vivo V40 Pro is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (78/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo V40 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Vivo V40 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.