Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-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 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,201,149).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2201149
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2201149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (76/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.