Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 25/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 230g).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Lighter: 212g vs 230g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $760 vs $770
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 53 points higher (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4372440 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $770 | $760 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 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+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Price difference: $10. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is cheaper by $10.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (35/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 53 points (78/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 78/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.