Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo X300s
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,720,028).
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo X300s
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $723
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 228g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 34/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $723 |
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $74. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $74 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (94/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo X300s?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo X300s?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.