Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (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; estimated prices are $760 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 75/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 3,515,964); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 3515964
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $760 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 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+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 3 points higher (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 84/100). 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+ leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 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+ (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (57/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4372440 | 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 | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $760 | $1299 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 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+
- 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+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
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+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 24.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $539. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is cheaper by $539.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (97/100 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+ (86/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (92/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (32/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (57/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ 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+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.