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).
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Overall rating 61/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 44.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.