Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $760 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 2,814,251); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (44/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 50.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1239. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $1239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (93/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (44/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.