Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $579 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 978,910); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $840
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (90/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.