Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $649 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,409,744).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $840
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2409744 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.