Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo Y38
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 45/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 568,395); the Vivo Y38 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo Y38
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo Y38, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 35 points higher (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo Y38 by 723.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 35 points (80/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y38 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.