Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; estimated prices are $660 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-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 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $399 vs $660
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $660 | $399 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- 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
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 1020.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $261. Samsung Galaxy A51 is cheaper by $261.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (47/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (84/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (85/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
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 A51?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.