Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $579 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 976,177); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $599
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (48/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $599 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (94/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (85/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.