Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 61/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,825,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 228g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $950
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 30 points higher (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 30 points (91/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.