Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,825,719); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $650

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1825719 3119308
Geekbench Single 2004 3041
Geekbench Multi 5311 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 207 g
Launch price $649 $650
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +41.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Vivo iQOO 13
$650

Launch price difference: $1. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.