Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $660 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 753,345); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 753345
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $660 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 6/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 62/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (47/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 753345 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 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 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 177 g | |
| Price | $660 | $699 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 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 S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 428.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $39. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $39.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (47/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (84/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.