Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 44/100 vs 30/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 228g).

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 60
Design 15
Value for money 65
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 14 points higher (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1720028
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 228 g 188 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
$649
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (65/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.