Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $579 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 54/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 978,910); the Vivo X300 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $950
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 37 points higher (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $371. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $371 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (96/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (85/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 37 points (91/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.