Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $579 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 976,177).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $579
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 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 Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (49/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3154662 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $400 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $179. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $179 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (49/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.