Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $749 and $799. 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 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 230g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (89/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $50 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 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (77/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (89/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.