Nokia 8.1 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 8/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Nokia 8.1
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $660
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 67 points higher (75/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3981427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $449 | $660 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nokia 8.1 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $211. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $211.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (47/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (84/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (75/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 67 points (75/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.