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 — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,720,028 vs 971,424); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1720028 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 228g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 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 Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (75/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
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 (75/100 vs 57/100).
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 active users.