Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 2,647,478); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 120W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 2647478
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (55/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2647478 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ (55/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.