Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $649 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,720,028).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $840
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 228g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.