Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $660 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,436,963); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $660
- Better camera (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 47/100). 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 S23 FE (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $660 | $599 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 177.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $61. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is cheaper by $61.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (84/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (38/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.