Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 230g
- Better portability (36/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.