Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $660 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,692,696); the Samsung Galaxy S23+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1692696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $660 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ leads (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (64/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 1692696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $660 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23+
- 6.6" 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+
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 135.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $339. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is cheaper by $339.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (67/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (84/100 vs 38/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (55/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (64/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23+ by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23+?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ leads on camera score (67/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23+?
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+ is a better fit for everyday use.