Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-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 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 824,513); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
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
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 386.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (86/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 32 points (80/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.