Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Realme 8i
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-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 (3,981,427 vs 493,222); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Realme 8i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Realme 8i, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 8i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Realme 8i by 707.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (47/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 8i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme 8i — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Realme 8i?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.