Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,515,964); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3515964
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 230g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 12.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (86/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (32/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.