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 — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-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 (4,013,168 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M21
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M21, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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: —
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 M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 1029.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (52/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 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 M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
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 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 — 42/100.
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 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
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.