Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $649 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,554,897); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper: $649 vs $650
- Overall rating 69/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (80/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| 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, Redmagic OS 9.5 | 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 | |
| Price | $649 | $650 |
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (80/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S 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.