Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $660 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 20/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 218,879); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Redmi 5 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $660
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 60 points higher (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 72/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $170 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1719.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $490. Redmi 5 Plus was $490 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (86/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.