Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Realme V21

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 10/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 65 points (75/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 65 points higher (75/100 vs 10/100). 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 0/100). 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 V21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (50/100 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 V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Realme V21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3981427
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" TFT
Resolution 1216x2688 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 230 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
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 V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Realme V21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (47/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (84/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (50/100 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 V21?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 65 points (75/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Realme V21?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Realme V21?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Realme V21?

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 V21?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.