ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,208,784); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 230g vs 238g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.