Lava Bold 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 49/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 528,398); the Lava Bold 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 31 points higher (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Lava Bold 5G by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Bold 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G by 31 points (80/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.