Meizu 21 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5050); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 230g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $700
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Meizu 21 Pro by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.