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; estimated prices are $699 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 7/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 230g).
Nokia 8
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Lighter: 160g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 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
- Cheaper: $660 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 68 points higher (75/100 vs 7/100). 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 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (47/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3981427 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 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 | $660 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nokia 8
- 3090 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 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $39. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $39.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (47/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
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 68 points (75/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.
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 (47/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 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 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.