Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; estimated prices are $660 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 24/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,074,811); the Samsung Galaxy S21 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1074811
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $660 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 169g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 51 points higher (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (92/100 vs 10/100). 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 (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (88/100 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 S21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 1074811 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 169 g | |
| Price | $660 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 6.2" AMOLED
- 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
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 by 270.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $139.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (84/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (88/100 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 S21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 by 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21?
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?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.