Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,681,314).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1681314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 80W
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 1681314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 165W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Redmagic OS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ by 138.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.