Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M21
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M21, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M21 by 1020.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (47/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (84/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (65/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
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 M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M21 is a better fit for everyday use.