Nokia XR21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.5mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 35
Design 11
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 230g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (12/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3981427
Geekbench Single 905 3640
Geekbench Multi 2003 11033
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
Wireless charging 0W 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
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1800 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
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR21 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
30/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +85.1%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 11/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 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 XR21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nokia XR21 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.