Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,720,028).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $649
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO 15 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.