Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 48/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 13/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (67/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (69/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.