Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo X300s
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $579 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 978,910).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo X300s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $723
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 217g vs 218g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo X300s — 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $144. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $144 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (94/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (83/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s 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 X300s?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.