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+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-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 (4,678,468 vs 1,914,147); the Vivo V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo V40 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1914147
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo V40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1914147 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V40 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 144.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (84/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Vivo V40 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 80/100, the Vivo V40 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Vivo V40 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
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 active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.