Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo V40
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; estimated prices are $649 and $698. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-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 1,025,251); the Vivo V40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo V40
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1025251
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $649 vs $698
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 62/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo V40, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 leads (58/100 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 (97/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo V40 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2967 | |
| 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 | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 164.2×75.0×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $649 | $698 |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V40
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo V40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo V40 by 330.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (97/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (82/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo V40 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo V40 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo V40 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V40 is a better fit for everyday use.