Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 230g vs 236g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (12/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 5/100). 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 Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 236 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- 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 Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (92/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (84/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 5/100).
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 Z Fold Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for everyday use.