Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $579 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 976,177).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 60
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 40
Portability 32
Value for money 24
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?

  • Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 216g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $579

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 5G Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 976177 3815522
Geekbench Single 1168 3228
Geekbench Multi 3431 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 55W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm
Weight 218 g 216 g
Launch price $579 $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
54/100
976177 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +74.4%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $80. Vivo iQOO 15T was $80 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (95/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (65/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (75/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.