Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $649 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,554,897).
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Overall rating 69/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2554897
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $649
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (90/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $649 | $499 |
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (90/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.