Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo Y36 4G

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y36 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 24/100 (a 53-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 421,228); the Vivo Y36 4G is noticeably lighter (202g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G by 53 points (77/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 82
Design 12
Value for money 65
Vivo Y36 4G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 47
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 4G better?
  • Lighter: 202g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo Y36 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 53 points higher (77/100 vs 24/100). 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 42/100). 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 Y36 4G (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y36 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y36 4G: The Vivo Y36 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Vivo Y36 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 4416758 421228
Geekbench Single 3640 412
Geekbench Multi 11033 1410
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2388
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm
Weight 230 g 202 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo Y36 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y36 4G
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Vivo Y36 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo Y36 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
4416758 AnTuTu
Vivo Y36 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
24/100 -948.5%
421228 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo Y36 4G by 948.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Vivo Y36 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (82/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y36 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (47/100 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).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y36 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G by 53 points (77/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo Y36 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y36 4G — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y36 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y36 4G?

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 Y36 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y36 4G is a better fit for everyday use.