Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $579 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 976,177); the Vivo X300 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.8mm).
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo X300 Pro
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $899
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 976177 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 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) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $899 |
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $320. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $320 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (93/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (96/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (81/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.