Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $649 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,825,719); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $820
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 228g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.