Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $749 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,113,347); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3113347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3235
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10904
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 26.9% 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 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (71/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.