Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $579 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 976,177); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $799
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $220. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $220 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.