Nokia 8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 29/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $749
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 48 points higher (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $699 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Nokia 8 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nokia 8 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 48 points (77/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.