Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,720,028); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $649
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 80/100; 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 Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (49/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3126402 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 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 Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 45.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (49/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.