Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $660 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-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 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $660
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). 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 36/100). 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 A72 leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $660 | $450 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 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 A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 674.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $210. Samsung Galaxy A72 is cheaper by $210.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (46/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 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 A72?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
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 A72?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.