Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,010,069); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Better portability (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, 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 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 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
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 297.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (86/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 is a better fit for active users.