Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; estimated prices are $660 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 10/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $460 vs $660
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 65 points higher (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (47/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 175 g | |
| Price | $660 | $460 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 568.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Xiaomi Mi 8 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (47/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (84/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 65 points (75/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 9/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
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 Mi 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.