Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $660 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 19/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $660
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 56 points higher (75/100 vs 19/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $660 | $135 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $525. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $525.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (47/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (60/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 56 points (75/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
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 Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.