Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,720,028); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $650
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 228g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $650 |
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.