Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,720,028 vs 954,090); the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1720028 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 228g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (75/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users.