Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 90W
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 226g vs 230g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 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 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 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 | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Redmagic OS 8 | 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 | 230 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 47.2% 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 X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S 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.