Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo Y16
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y16 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y16 doesn't; the Vivo Y16 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo Y16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y16 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 230g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo Y16, 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 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y16 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo Y16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y16
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y16
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y16
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo Y16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo Y16 by 2249.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y16 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y16 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.