Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,814,251); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $1250 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 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.