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; launch prices were $649 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,720,028).
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $649
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 75/100). 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 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (95/100 vs 75/100). 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 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $499 |
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15T was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (95/100 vs 75/100).
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 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
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 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
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 61/100, 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 (95/100 vs 75/100).
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.