Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,290,942).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). 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 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
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 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 208.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).
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 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.