Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo X21i
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 314,537); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo X21i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 230g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo X21i, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (94/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo X21i by 1387.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X21i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (94/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo X21i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.