Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $660 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $749
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- 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 Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $89. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $89 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.