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 976,177).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Performance 60
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 40
Portability 32
Value for money 24
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
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 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 217g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
  • 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 (94/100 vs 60/100). 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 — 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (94/100 vs 60/100). 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).

Nubia Red Magic 5G: The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 5G Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 976177 3703823
Geekbench Single 1168 3228
Geekbench Multi 3431 9553
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
41
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
54/100
976177 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +73.6%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 5G
$579
Vivo X300s
$723

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 (94/100 vs 60/100).

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 (94/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo X300s?

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.