Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,017,773); the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S21+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21+ better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S21+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1017773 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S21+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 288.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for active users.