Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,426,572); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 229g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+

Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 70
Portability 32
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ better?

  • Faster charging: 165W vs 90W

  • Overall rating 70/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2426572
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 83/100). 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 9S Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (63/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X500 Pro: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 2426572 5016623
Geekbench Single 2203 4188
Geekbench Multi 6511 13145
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1216x2660
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 165W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1600 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 229 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 165W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
70/100
2426572 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +51.6%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 83/100).

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 9S Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ (63/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power 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.