Nokia 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 7/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 65 points (72/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 62
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 69
Design 12
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 65 points higher (72/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (47/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (47/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 438016 3942923
Geekbench Single 427 3640
Geekbench Multi 1500 11033
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1216x2688
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16, Redmagic OS 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IPX8
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 160 g 230 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
7/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +88.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Nokia 8 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (47/100 vs 1/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 65 points (72/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 1/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.