Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Realme 5s
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 5s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 32/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 329,457); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5s doesn't; the Realme 5s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Realme 5s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme 5s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Realme 5s, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 45 points higher (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Realme 5s (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Realme 5s (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Realme 5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 5s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 5s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Realme 5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Realme 5s by 1099.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Realme 5s (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Realme 5s (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Realme 5s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 5s by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Realme 5s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme 5s — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Realme 5s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Realme 5s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Realme 5s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.