Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Realme GT 8 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.