Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo X Fold6

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,720,028); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Performance 75
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 63
Portability 33
Value for money 34
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1720028
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 34/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (100/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1720028 3485039
Geekbench Single 2004 3228
Geekbench Multi 5311 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 228 g
Launch price $649 $1900
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1720028 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +50.6%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
$649
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $1251. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $1251 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (82/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (100/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.