Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 62/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 230g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 20 points higher (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Redmagic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (65/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 20 points (82/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.