Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; estimated prices are $660 and $450. 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 main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $660
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A53, 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 26/100). 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 A53 leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (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 Samsung Galaxy A53 (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 79 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $660 | $450 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 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 A53
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 548.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $210. Samsung Galaxy A53 is cheaper by $210.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (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 Samsung Galaxy A53 (47/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (84/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (63/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
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 A53?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.