Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; estimated prices are $660 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 37/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,074,182).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $660 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 228g vs 230g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 38 points higher (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (64/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 117 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $660 | $1199 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 270.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $539. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $539.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (92/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (64/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 38 points (75/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads on camera score (55/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.