Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $660 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 43/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,117,238 vs 528,398); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4117238 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $660
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 37 points higher (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4117238 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 679.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.