Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 23/100 (a 52-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 64 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 M21s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21s is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 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
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M21s, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 52 points higher (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 M21s (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21s are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (61/100 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 M21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 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 M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M21s by 1020.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21s are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (84/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (61/100 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 M21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21s — 23/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
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 M21s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M21s is a better fit for everyday use.