Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Realme Q5

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-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 592,015); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Realme Q5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 47
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • 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 47/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme Q5 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Realme Q5, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). 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 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (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 Q5 (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Q5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme Q5: The Realme Q5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Realme Q5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 3981427 592015
Geekbench Single 3640 905
Geekbench Multi 11033 2003
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2412
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm
Weight 230 g 195 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Realme Q5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme Q5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
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
84
battery
Realme Q5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Realme Q5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100
3981427 AnTuTu
Realme Q5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
31/100 -572.5%
592015 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Realme Q5 by 572.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Realme Q5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (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 Q5 (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (84/100 vs 47/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme Q5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (56/100 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).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Realme Q5?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Realme Q5?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme Q5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Realme Q5?

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 Q5?

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 Q5?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Q5 is a better fit for everyday use.