Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $749 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,977,887); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $749
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Poco X8 Pro by 99.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Poco X8 Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.