Nokia 8.1 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 8/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Nokia 8.1
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $860
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 69 points higher (77/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (79/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 4592636 | |
| 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 | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $449 | $860 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Nokia 8.1 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $411. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $411.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (47/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro+ (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 69 points (77/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.