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 — 80/100 vs 59/100 (a 21-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 faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,135,878); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 230g
- Better portability (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 21 points higher (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
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 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 253.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 21 points (80/100 vs 59/100).
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 80/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
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 (98/100 vs 64/100).
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 active users.