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 (4,704,310 vs 978,910).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3191
- 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 (97/100 vs 59/100)
- 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 (97/100 vs 59/100). 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 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (97/100 vs 59/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10243 | |
| 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
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (97/100 vs 59/100).
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 (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the 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.