Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $579 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 978,910); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $820
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo X500 — 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (84/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.