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 (3,150,555 vs 1,825,719); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
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: 3150555 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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 — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| 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
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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.