Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,825,719).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 26 points (87/100 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 X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 226g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1825719 3269794
Geekbench Single 2004 3228
Geekbench Multi 5311 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 50 MP 200 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 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 226 g
Launch price $649 $899
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +44.2%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 44.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
Vivo X300 Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (93/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (96/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.