Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,426,572).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 100W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2426572
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). 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 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2426572 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 165W | 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 | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | 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 | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (90/100 vs 70/100).
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 9S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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.