Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs Vivo Z3i
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 26/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 314,537); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Vivo Z3i
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3315 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 230g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the Vivo Z3i, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 54 points higher (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | Vivo Z3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Z3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Z3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Z3i
- 3315 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Vivo Z3i by 1387.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Z3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (52/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 54 points (80/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Vivo Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Z3i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the Vivo Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the Vivo Z3i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.