Lava Blaze Dragon vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 42/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 568,395); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $749
- Better portability (41/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 35 points higher (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Lava Blaze Dragon was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 35 points (77/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.