Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 954,090); the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 228g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.