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 $649. 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 (4,416,758 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 $649
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W 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 (82/100 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 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 leads (79/100 vs 65/100). 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 (82/100 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 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 4416758 | |
| 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 | 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | $649 |
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: 80W
- 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 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $200.
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 (82/100 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 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
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.