Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $649 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $820
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 211g vs 230g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, Vivo X500 — 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 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro by just 4 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X500 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.