Nokia XR21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 231g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Nokia XR21 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (93/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.