Lava Bold 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 528,398); the Lava Bold 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (64/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4716234 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $860 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S 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 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Lava Bold 5G by 88.8% 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (93/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (64/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.