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 — 72/100 vs 25/100 (a 47-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).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Lighter: 212g vs 230g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 47 points higher (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (69/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (35/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
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 47 points (72/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.