Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 4,678,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 4678468
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.