Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $649 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $970
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.