Nokia 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $760
- Better portability (84/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (84/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Nokia 8 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $61. Nokia 8 was $61 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (84/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.