Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 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) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (97/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 30.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (73/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (71/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (97/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 2 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 S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.