Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $660 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 28/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 435,852); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 435852
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $720
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S8 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 52 points higher (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (82/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 435852 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | $720 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 820.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (93/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (82/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 52 points (80/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.