Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo Y18 (India)
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y18 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 17/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 346,495); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18 (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y18 (India) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo Y18 (India)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo Y18 (India), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 60 points higher (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo Y18 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y18 (India)
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo Y18 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo Y18 (India) by 1174.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y18 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (68/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y18 (India) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y18 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.