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 69/100 (a 20-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 2,554,897).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2554897
- 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 83/100)
- 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 9S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). 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 66/100). 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 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 9S Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 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 | 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, 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
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 53.5% 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 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 9S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
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 69/100, 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.