Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo X Fold5
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 2,342,433); the Vivo X Fold5 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo X Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 217g vs 230g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (28/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo X Fold5 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo X Fold5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (97/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (70/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (28/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.