Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $649 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,720,028); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $970
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 228g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (63/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.