Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,601,869); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1601869
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 235g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (42/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1601869 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (100/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (42/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.