Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP 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 RS, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 RS are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 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 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- 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 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (92/100 vs 0/100).
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 RS are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 RS?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
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 RS is a better fit for everyday use.